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Angel fish in a community tank2007-11-24 23:09:32

I know 2 people who keep angelfish successfully in a community tank. I would really like one but worried it may eat neons. Does buying a young angel avoid this or is it too risky?

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Neons get about an inch long, Angelfish get about 6 inches long... The Angels (when they get their chance) will eat those Neons up. Angels can go fine in community tanks, just with some larger tankmates. Larger Tetras, Rasboras, and Killifish would all be great with Angels. I would recommend a 30+ gallon tank with 2 Angels (one male and one female) along with your choice of 11 large Tetras (larger than Neons and Cardinals, but not nippy Tetras like Serpaes) OR 11 Rasboras OR 5-7 Killifish. You could also add a groups of Cory Cats (3-5). This will give you fish that will be colorful, peaceful, and that will occupy every level of your tank. Also, you might enjoy a well planted tank (preferably live plants, but fake are fine...) For any other help, email me at nosoop4u@cox.net.

Nosoop4u

EDIT: When a fish grows to the size of their tank, that is called stunting. Stunting is when the exterior of the fish stops growing but the internal organs continue to grow. This causes organ pinching and organ failure, and likely, a very painful death.

Does anybody have an explanation as to why almost everybody here has at least one thumbs down?

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i keep 4 angels in a community tank mine are fully grown and i have no problems with them,