Angel Tank

[Qs Evolution]

Did you get just the tank and stand ?

[ptran]

I recently bought a new 90 MarineLand from FishLand. Beautiful looking tank! But 120 would be more room LOL

[Qs Evolution]

Full sized angels would appreciate the taller tank. I recommend the 90g or the 120g because these are tall enough and I would start with no less then 6 - 8 angels. You could keep 10 - 12 in a 120g. It's common to see angels displayed in planted tanks and there is nothing wrong with that, but the habitat of wild angelfish have very few plants. Mostly branches of fallen trees makes up the actual biotopes that angels live in. No plant growth due to lack of light and acidic water that is the often the color of tea. Captive bred angelfish won't require these conditions. Not all wild angelfish come from black water. No need for excessive water movement because angels live in calm, still water.

Thanks for all the info man! Going to do either 90 or 120.

[Qs Evolution]

120 planted tank would be nice. Taller glass definitely gives a better display for angels.

I'm thinking of doing either 120 or 90 since those are the biggest I can fit in the space availible, wanted to do a frontosa 120 but I figured I'd at least need a 125 or 180. So I'll just do an angel tank for now since I still love angels. Then once I get my own place get a 180. So you think angels will be okay if I just did rocks? Like a cichlid tank would have, I was trying to keep the cost down. Didn't want to buy plants and soil and special lighting. Wanted to do just sand and maybe some black star rock or any granite type rock.

[blaciarmd]

Full sized angels would appreciate the taller tank. I recommend the 90g or the 120g because these are tall enough and I would start with no less then 6 - 8 angels. You could keep 10 - 12 in a 120g. It's common to see angels displayed in planted tanks and there is nothing wrong with that, but the habitat of wild angelfish have very few plants. Mostly branches of fallen trees makes up the actual biotopes that angels live in. No plant growth due to lack of light and acidic water that is the often the color of tea. Captive bred angelfish won't require these conditions. Not all wild angelfish come from black water. No need for excessive water movement because angels live in calm, still water.

[ptran]

120 planted tank would be nice. Taller glass definitely gives a better display for angels.

[Qs Evolution]

I've kept angels before in a 40 breeder a while back, was thinking of doing an angel tank only. If I went with a 75 or a 90, how many full size angels can I keep? Is a shorter and taller tank better for them, or a longer and not as tall tank Better. I have 4ft in length in the spot I can put the tank. So biggest I can go with is a 120. Do they require a planted tank?