Singapore Angel???

Wow nice tank...:bowdown:
Out of curiosity, was wondering if u had any trouble with the p.imps going beserk on each other ?
Am very keen on housing 2 pcs in my tank though...

Pomacanthus angelfish are very aggressive. They tend to fight when one has dominated the tank. They will not tolerate the presence of another one, especially if they are both juveniles as many of the coloration is so similar. The trick to do it is the rule of threes. If your tank is big enough (180 or larger), add the smallest one first. allow two months for that one to become adjusted to the tank, and then add the other two at the same time. Make sure both of the new angelfish are of the same size, but clearly larger than the established angelfish. He will allow the other two in since they are larger and the two new ones won't fight because neither will have established territory.

To enhance your chances, make three clear and determined areas of rock for the fish to inhabit. There is always a risk and some angels just will never get along. I have had awesome luck with holacathus and pomacanthus angelfish in the same tank and Redline took my advice and he has a great pair of angels in his tank now.

As for the fighting, yes and no. They did posture a bit but left each other alone since they were both added at the same time. Unfortunately, they both died of Ich about a month after getting them. I think the tank was just too small.

Certain angelfish get along better with others. The more passive ones will do really well together: emperor, blue-face, and majestic. worth looking at if your tank is big enough. I am adding an emperor and blue-face into my 210 asap. Hope this was helpful.

-Doc
 
Great to know I have a chance keeping corals with the angel. I don't know what other or scientific name the Singapore goes by but I may be able to get a picture when I get home tomorrow. I have one on the other laptop.
 
Pomacanthus angelfish are very aggressive. They tend to fight when one has dominated the tank. They will not tolerate the presence of another one, especially if they are both juveniles as many of the coloration is so similar. The trick to do it is the rule of threes. If your tank is big enough (180 or larger), add the smallest one first. allow two months for that one to become adjusted to the tank, and then add the other two at the same time. Make sure both of the new angelfish are of the same size, but clearly larger than the established angelfish. He will allow the other two in since they are larger and the two new ones won't fight because neither will have established territory.

To enhance your chances, make three clear and determined areas of rock for the fish to inhabit. There is always a risk and some angels just will never get along. I have had awesome luck with holacathus and pomacanthus angelfish in the same tank and Redline took my advice and he has a great pair of angels in his tank now.

As for the fighting, yes and no. They did posture a bit but left each other alone since they were both added at the same time. Unfortunately, they both died of Ich about a month after getting them. I think the tank was just too small.

Certain angelfish get along better with others. The more passive ones will do really well together: emperor, blue-face, and majestic. worth looking at if your tank is big enough. I am adding an emperor and blue-face into my 210 asap. Hope this was helpful.

-Doc

Thanks for the info.
Well i only have a 971.90L tub right now and its in the seasoning process. My sump filter is gonna be comin in next week and all the aparatus :grumble:
The imps i see here are about hmmm 2-3 inches long and i certainly dont mind having 3 of these beauties in my tub. I think i should open another thread on this matter. Don't wanna hijack the thread starters thread...
 
OK, here are a couple pics ... if I can understand how to upload them. I also included a pic of my Ruby Headed Wrasse. I need to work on my picture taking skills though.

singapore_&_clown.jpg

rubywrasse_&_clown.jpg
 
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