Ive been wanting a flameback for the longest time. No doubt my favorite dwarf angel species, my only problem is I have a mixed reef with every kind of coral in it. I am aware through research that they are hit or miss in a reef, but I want to know from people that have kept them before, what was your experience?
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Any experiences with a flameback angel in a reef???
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Like you said, they are hit or miss. I don't have one but I have read that you should make it one of your last fish. They're very agressive and once it establishes itself it will harrass any fish that you add to the tank afterward.
what kind of algae?
honestly there are two ways to look at this - prevention and reaction.
Prevention:
Algae grows thanks to excess nutrients in the tank and phosphates also help drive the growth. Prevention includes reducing the amount of food in the tank, increased flow, getting a better skimmer, a phosban reactor or all of the above.
Reaction:
Get more snails, cerith, turbos, nerites, astreas, conchs, algae blenny, hermits (though I prefer snails), mithrax crabs (again prefer snails), some tangs, and more.
Not an expert in algae - these is just general advice. Best if you take a pic and identify the algae. For all I know you're talking about diatoms and they'll go away in a few.
honestly there are two ways to look at this - prevention and reaction.
Prevention:
Algae grows thanks to excess nutrients in the tank and phosphates also help drive the growth. Prevention includes reducing the amount of food in the tank, increased flow, getting a better skimmer, a phosban reactor or all of the above.
Reaction:
Get more snails, cerith, turbos, nerites, astreas, conchs, algae blenny, hermits (though I prefer snails), mithrax crabs (again prefer snails), some tangs, and more.
Not an expert in algae - these is just general advice. Best if you take a pic and identify the algae. For all I know you're talking about diatoms and they'll go away in a few.
The tank has been up for about 2 years now, so it certainly isnt any kind of diatoms. water params have been constant. Weekly water changes, refugium with chaeto, and CUC, the whole 9 etc. There isnt very much algae in the tank actually just specs here and there( tiny pieces on rock, powerhead, and wall. It isnt bothersome either, however I once had a flame angel in the tank and it would completely clean out the algae. NOw that I gave the angel away I looking for something else that can do the same for me. O and to descrive the type of algae I would say somekind of grass or hair algae, very green and string like
I had one in a reef with leathers, xenia, hammer and a candy cane for a couple years with no problems. I have seen them in several other mixed reefs as well. He eventually went to a tank with SPS and zoos and did well. They seem to be one that is not as likely to be problematic, like flame angels, although I would add him last as well.
I would hesitant with zoos, though and of course the disclaimer about the individual situation should always be considered. I just added two tangs to a tank with an Elbei Angel and he is harassing them quite a bit. If you are around nnj....Interested in an Elbei??
I would hesitant with zoos, though and of course the disclaimer about the individual situation should always be considered. I just added two tangs to a tank with an Elbei Angel and he is harassing them quite a bit. If you are around nnj....Interested in an Elbei??
Hey all thanks for the feedback. Boontonbob I do happen to live up north, Elmwood Park to be exact. Are you refering to this?? http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=457 Does the angel nip at anything? How long have you had him for? And he is aggressive your saying?
I was also thinking about the algae blenny, but he is kinda ugly lol Im thinkin maybe the starry blenny instead. A little bit better looking
I was also thinking about the algae blenny, but he is kinda ugly lol Im thinkin maybe the starry blenny instead. A little bit better looking
Subliminal
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My flameback didn't touch a thing in my tank when I had him...albeit was only for a month before I learned the hard way that he was a jumper. 
I know Elmwood Park some...your about 20-25 minutes away.
On your link - Yep....that is also called an Eblei Angel. I have had him for about five months, since I adopted him with the tank. I only have a few button polyps, and small amount of zoas among some live rock I bought, and a couple montepora caps. right now in my tank and he does not bother them. I have found that he is being a pain right now, taunting a Kole tang I just added, so I would say if you add him late in the stocking process, it should be fine. He has not bothered the 7 chromis that I have. In general, pygmy angels are usually peaceful, but they get a little nutty when they have been settled into a tank for a while. A new tank would probably eliminate this.
To be honest, he is not a big consumer of algae except for pecking the glass regularly for it. He is a nice hardy, active fish though. I would sell him for $15, to help me replace the yellow tang I just lost!
On your link - Yep....that is also called an Eblei Angel. I have had him for about five months, since I adopted him with the tank. I only have a few button polyps, and small amount of zoas among some live rock I bought, and a couple montepora caps. right now in my tank and he does not bother them. I have found that he is being a pain right now, taunting a Kole tang I just added, so I would say if you add him late in the stocking process, it should be fine. He has not bothered the 7 chromis that I have. In general, pygmy angels are usually peaceful, but they get a little nutty when they have been settled into a tank for a while. A new tank would probably eliminate this.
To be honest, he is not a big consumer of algae except for pecking the glass regularly for it. He is a nice hardy, active fish though. I would sell him for $15, to help me replace the yellow tang I just lost!
Wow subliminal thats a gorgeous flameback! Sorry for your loss, its a shame that he was a jumper... This shouldnt be a problem in my tank, I have eggcrate over it. Well you guys are really convincing me too get somekind of dwarf angel, I say this cuz im interested in that eblei now lol
Boontonbob you got pm
Boontonbob you got pm
I dont think ill be getting the flameback anymore. nyaquatic is now currently out of stock and its too expensive in any LFS, however I have decided on getting some kind of dwarf angel. I just found out that Absolutely Fish will accept exchanges/credit or whatever if the fish should nip so I figure why not, theres nothing to lose. Im heading there today and ill update for my choice. Most likely ill try out a coral bueaty or pygmy wish me luck ;D