Short Or Short-Finned Angelfish

[ZoddyZod]

I have read that angelfish need a minimum tank height of 18".....which my current tank can not offer.

Are there any 'short' varieties that dont have the very long fins and would be fine in a 15" tall tank?

Also, how would they get on with my current stock (in my sig below)....the neons are all adult sized.

 

[Wills]

Nope they dont exist - well unless you consider festivums I guess

 

[ajs2294]

I have read that angelfish need a minimum tank height of 18".....which my current tank can not offer.

Are there any 'short' varieties that dont have the very long fins and would be fine in a 15" tall tank?

Also, how would they get on with my current stock (in my sig below)....the neons are all adult sized.

Its not always about fin size. Angels like to have a lot of vertical swim room also. Even a smaller angel would feel a bit trapped in a 15 inch tank unfortunately.

 

[ZoddyZod]

Nope they dont exist - well unless you consider festivums I guess

this was not the answer that I wanted!

oh well, that's that idea scratched then.

Its not always about fin size. Angels like to have a lot of vertical swim room also. Even a smaller angel would feel a bit trapped in a 15 inch tank unfortunately.

so the 29gal tank you have is a tall one?

 

[ajs2294]

so the 29gal tank you have is a tall one?

All standard 29 gallons are 18 and 3/4 inches tall

 

[ZoddyZod]

All standard 29 gallons are 18 and 3/4 inches tall

and you can achieve 18" of water in that size tank?

Mine is a 'standard' 33gal and I've only got 15" from top of gravel to air. Total tank height is around the 19" mark.

 

[ajs2294]

All standard 29 gallons are 18 and 3/4 inches tall

and you can achieve 18" of water in that size tank?

Mine is a 'standard' 33gal and I've only got 15" from top of gravel to air. Total tank height is around the 19" mark.

16 Inches depth on the very very lowest spot 17 and a 1/2 on most areas. But you are thinking to far into the rule, its set up as almost all standard tanks have heights of 12, 18 or 24 inches. The rule is to prevent people putting fish in a 12 inch tall tank, you don't need a dead accurate 18 inches depth in your tank.

 

[ZoddyZod]

16 Inches depth on the very very lowest spot 17 and a 1/2 on most areas. But you are thinking to far into the rule, its set up as almost all standard tanks have heights of 12, 18 or 24 inches. The rule is to prevent people putting fish in a 12 inch tall tank, you don't need a dead accurate 18 inches depth in your tank.

ahhh I see, I took it as 18" of water MINIMUM. So I'll go back and reword my question.... is 15" of WATER too shallow for an angel?

Saw a lovely 2" juvenile today.....how quickly do they get to adult size?

 

[ajs2294]

I'm not a 100% sure 15 inches wouldn't work I know many people who keep adults in 16inch depth so maybe consider removing a bit of gravel just go ensure them a solid 16 inches? From 2 inches if fed well they could achieve a solid 5 inches in as little as 2-4 months. After that their growth slows down a bit, I'd say fully grown at an average 6-7 inches in anywhere from 6-12 months. But there is no guarantee a full grown angel wont eat your neons for a little extra protein

 

[ZoddyZod]

I'm not a 100% sure 15 inches wouldn't work I know many people who keep adults in 16inch depth so maybe consider removing a bit of gravel just go ensure them a solid 16 inches? From 2 inches if fed well they could achieve a solid 5 inches in as little as 2-4 months. After that their growth slows down a bit, I'd say fully grown at an average 6-7 inches in anywhere from 6-12 months. But there is no guarantee a full grown angel wont eat your neons for a little extra protein

ok, thanks. Appreciate the time you've taken to respond.