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2 angelfish for 30g Tall?

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by Leslie, Jan 2, 2009.

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  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    ok well i seen some angel fish at wal_mart ( i hate walmart) but they were like 3 a peice. and i really do want to try them agian. my question is could i put 2 of them in my 30 tall will 2 10 gal pumps? they will be the only ones in it. with some plants.
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    Two should be okay in that size tank. Your filtration could be a big problem though.
     
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  3. Leslie

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    Re: question about angel fish

    ok. hum.. how do i word this. do they like alot of water movement?
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    Make sure you do REGULAR partial water changes, like 25% a week....do that, and I don't see a problem
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    What brand and model are the filters ?
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    that is a very good question. and i dont know. i wish i did. I am going to look at them to buy a new one. i just want to be safe.
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    I agree that the filtration could be a major problem, if you make the tank a planted tank and pack it with plants maybe you could get by with bob's suggestion of weekly 25% waterchanges (which I recommend no matter how good your filtration is).
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    i think it should work if its just angels their very clean fish as long as you dont over feed
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    what type of plants do they like?
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    i think there find with or with out
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    Broadleaf plants are best with angels, gives them a place to spawn:)
     
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  12. Anthony

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    Re: question about angel fish

    Yeah, the plants aren't necessary and they will accept any in their tank.
     
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    The plants, although unneccessary, will provide filtration and tidy things up naturally
     
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  14. Leslie

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    Re: question about angel fish

    i like the way live plants look. also how do u make your water soft?
     
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    Add driftwood, just make sure its not cedar or sasafras
     
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    Re: question about angel fish

    They will spawn on broadleaf plants (that is how mine do) also if you wish to add a buffer get some "Proper PH 6.5" They do not sell it at Petsmart at this level but most of your smaller LFS should have it.

    This IS a dechlorinator and you wont need prime when using it. It does help to soften the water a bit too.
     
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    Using chemicals to alter PH IMO is asking for a disaster. YES angelfish do prefer softer water but like any fish would rather have a stable PH than one that fluctuates. What is the GH and KH of your water?
     
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  18. Leslie

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    Re: question about angel fish

    i do not know what it is. this is for a furture idea.
     
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    Oh just wondering because these are what PH is directly affected by and will ultimately determine your PH.
     
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    Test kit test kit test kit...
     
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