I’ve always liked pushing the limits with my reef a little.
A few years ago I kept a juvenile Emperor Angelfish in my reef for almost two years. Watching him transition into adult colors was amazing and he almost felt like a pet… until one day he decided my corals tasted pretty good 😅
Now I’m tempted again.
I’ve been thinking about trying a captive bred Regal Angelfish. From what I’ve read they adapt better to prepared foods and sometimes behave better in reefs.
For those who have tried it:
Would you risk a captive bred Regal in a reef tank?
Or is it just a matter of time before it starts sampling corals?
Would love to hear your experiences before I give in to the temptation.
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To my understanding they are the least risky large angelfish for corals. Reef Dork on YouTube I believe has a video about them
That’s what I’ve heard too. I’ll check that video out. the captive bred ones are really tempting.
Someone ik had one, it was completely fine until he added a torch, the fish started irritating it
I don’t have torches, but my emperor used to pick on a neon green toadstool in my tank. Never killed it, just annoyed it constantly.
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No experience with them... but have been fighting the urge to try a dwarf flame for many, many years myself 😂
I know that feeling! Angels are so tempting… they’re like the forbidden fruit of reef tanks.