Angelfish... And My Community Aquarium

[kearey]

I have recently been considering the addition of an (1) Angelfish to my community aquarium. The tank is a 46 gallon bow front, with the following occupants...

3x Black Khuli Loach (Adult)
6x Black Neon Tetra (Adult)
4x Brilliant Rasbora (Adult)
9x White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Adult)
3x Turquoise Rainbow (Juveniles, added last weekend)


Should I anticipate any issues?

 

[karin]

I don't know the rainbows but other than that I would say it is worth a try. I would add a pair or a few juvis until a pair of angels develop. NOW that being said, angel fish are cichlids and it all comes down to the individuals. I have a breeding pair in with 5 neon tetras and no problems. My breeding pair are a koi veil tail and a pearl scale gold and are very mellow fish. HOWEVER, small tetras are the natural food of the angel fish and many people will say don't risk small schooling fish and angels.. So some of your stock may be at risk when the angels become adults in a year.

Not a clear answer huh?

 

[kearey]

I appreciate the response non the less.

Perhaps I will hold off for the time being and wait for the Rainbows to mature, then go from there.

 

[minnnt]

If you add one he will quickly become the boss and everyone else will know this. If you add a pair and they breed then you will experience a whole different ball game. The other fish although probably not eaten will more than likely get damaged. Male angels can be like Satan!

Also black neons usually tend to be a bit bigger than normal so this is better for you. Have you considered something like a ram or keyhole cichlid? Rainbow cichlids are colourful and peaceful so wouldn't pose much of a threat imo.

 

[hamfist]

Yes, one angel will be fine with those fish. Just sometimes a large angel will decide to eat small tetras, but usually they are just fine, especially if they have grown up with them.
I would stick with just one. As yours is a community tank, I would try and avoid having breeding cichlids in there at all costs. Too many potential aggression pitfalls when they think about breeding. A single angel will be really happy without a partner too.