Angel Fish?

[Gunngee]

I found out angelfish are in the cichlid area after I had posted this. My tank is a 45 gallon corner tank that's been established for about 5 years.
The existing fish in the tank are one giant danio and one albino bristlenose pleco.

Also, how many can I put in this tank? I was thingking 2-4...

 

[Akasha72]

Hi, I'm no good at converting gallons as I work in litres but in general the tank dimensions are more important with angelfish than the actual literage/gallons. Angelfish need a deep tank mostly as people tend to underestimate the size that they can get to. I have 2 angels in my 4ft tank and it could take another 2 easily. It's also 55cm deep so they have enough space in both width and depth.
 
If you are considering angelfish you'll need to consider what will happen should you get 2 that pair off and start to breed - there are plenty of stories and lots of info on this site that can prepare you for that.
If you are considering getting 4 it is recommended that you buy them together in one go and not try to add them one by one. Angels are territorial and often don't take kindly to a new comer entering their territory once they've established it. Also keep in mind that angels prefer soft, acidic water and they also prefer a slightly warmer temperature - around 27/28 degrees being the optimum. This often clashes with the requirements of other stock. I'm keeping mine at 26 degrees and my peppered cories prefer it cooler at 24 and so I'm struggling to maintain a happy medium. Had someone of told me angels prefer it warmer before I got them I would have considered something else. I only found out they like it warm after I'd got them! We live and learn 

 
Hope that helps

 

[frapadoodle]

What are the dimensions of the tank? Remember due to Angel shape and long finnage a high tank is better than a long one.
Remember Angels are Cichlids, so they can be territorial and aggressive. I got four juvies for a four foot tank and ended up with two pairs. Not enough tank. One female is a psycho and looks for other fish to attack, when she has eggs or fry. Jumped out of the tank to attack me once. Sadly she and her mate had a falling out, and just doesn't play well with others. So I now have four Angels in three separate tanks.
High plants and decorations also help to provide hiding places, and break the line of sight.

 

[Byron]

Also keep in mind that angels prefer soft, acidic water and they also prefer a slightly warmer temperature - around 27/28 degrees being the optimum. This often clashes with the requirements of other stock. I'm keeping mine at 26 degrees and my peppered cories prefer it cooler at 24 and so I'm struggling to maintain a happy medium. Had someone of told me angels prefer it warmer before I got them I would have considered something else. I only found out they like it warm after I'd got them! We live and learn
 

 
The learning never stops...and your angels are fine with "normal" temperatures, and I would in fact lower it from 26 to 24.5 or 25.  Warmth is a necessity for wild caught angelfish, but yours I believe are the varieties that are all tank-raised so they are fine.
 
To Gungee, as others mentioned we need to know the dimensions of your 45g.  I doubt it will be suitable for more than a pair, or just one.  And by "pair" I mean a bonded and mated pair.
 
Byron.

 

[Gunngee]

Well, I should also say that I had 2 cribenzas as well. These wouldn't be my first cichlids. This tank has only been set up for 5 years but my 30 gallon which I transfered my fish from was running for 5 years prior plus the 20 gallon that started my addiction so aquariums in general aren't new to me. This one is ironically 55cm deep(height wise) as you can see from the picture I have included below. The 2 larger side panels are 55cm as well and the three front panels are 32cm each. 45 gallons works out to just a little over 170.344 liters.

 

 
 

 

[Alasse]

Angels will cope just fine with harder water, ,and i keep mine at 25-26C, i have also kept them at 24C with no problems
 
Personally i would only keep a mated pair in that tank

 

[Byron]

I agree, a bonded (mated) pair only.  Though of course just one can work, but I personally do not recommend this as angelfish are naturally shoaling fish and while I certainly have no scientific evidence that isolation is detrimental in this species, I generally prefer accepting what nature intended rather than going against it.
 
Just recognize that when they spawn, space will become an issue for other fish, which is also a concern.  And as you already have two (presumably a pair?) of kribs, I would suggest removing these if a mated pair of angelfish is intended.
 
Byron.