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hlama
07-31-2005, 12:36 AM
hello again, need a little help making another decision. both angels are a risk. but which one is more of a risk in a reef tank. not taking into acount issuses with establishing them. just figure get good healthy ones that went in and lived, eating everything all good. which is more of a risk for which corals?
Doctor_Reef
07-31-2005, 12:56 AM
They are the same risk...they nip at LPS and some soft corals like...xenia...and like other angels clam mantels....
gman0526
07-31-2005, 11:18 AM
It's a gamble, they might/not go after corals especially when first introduced, since they're exploring their sorroundings. I've heard of regalsthat have wiped out entire zoo colonies right after being introduced and others being model citizens.
hlama
07-31-2005, 11:51 AM
i have only heard about the regal going after xenia. maybe nipping at some LPS but not anything else. anyone ever hear of them going after other corals? the mauestic the only thing i read or heard is they are a risk not sure what they are a risk to though.
Doctor_Reef
07-31-2005, 05:11 PM
In Scott W. Michael's book Marine Fishes he warns that they will go after LPS and some soft coral's and clam mantels...They have the same exact description for both fish...There are only a few angels that are truly reef safe....
EXVISOR
08-07-2005, 02:21 PM
I have not seen an angel that does not nip at corals, been there done it, best bet make a choice corals or angels
I tried with angels-puffers-triggers, go with tangs ,there reef safe
hlama
08-07-2005, 02:46 PM
thaks but i have had lost of angels not go for any corals. never tried these guys before though. i know there are all individuals. since really looking into i would Scott W. Michael's is generalizing a bit too much if he has the same descriptions. i think the majestic is meaner and goes for just about any LPS in the tank. the regals seem to be far and few between those that go for anything. except for xenia. i found this thread very informative about the regal. will have a tang inthe tank with him. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=389107
Doctor_Reef
08-07-2005, 06:13 PM
Go for it...if you think this fish is reef safe.... :)
hlama
08-07-2005, 08:51 PM
na dont think any are for sure reef safe. both are a risk i know. but do want to try one of them and find the regal to be the best bet. if he likes xenia no worries dont really like them anyway. we will see thanks for the input everyone.