Tank size for Angels

[aquarius]

Hi there I’m planning on buying a 30 gallon tank soon. Dimensions are: 36"L x 12"W x 16"H. I would like to have a couple of angelfish there, so would that kind of tank be sufficient for them or is it still too small? Thanks

 

[Grey Legion]

I would say it is a little to smal height wise to house a few angels...

There fins get very long and they need the height more than anything else...

 

[Tolak]

If you get standard fins it should work out, many breeders keep breeding pairs in 20 highs, which are 16" tall. Veils need a bit more height, 16" seems a bit cramped height wise to me but people do it & it works out fine.

What you really have to worry about with 2 angels in a tank is compatibility/aggression issues. They may get along fine, they may want to kill each other as they mature. Best bet in a tank that size would be to get 4, as they grow see who gets along, and keep the 2 that seem compatable.

Tolak

 

[aquarius]

Thanks for the advice! I wasn't going to get the veils so maybe they will be OK in a tank that size.