eljuno064
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@eljuno064 · 1 month ago

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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User Avatar @708_reef 33d

No experience with them... but have been fighting the urge to try a dwarf flame for many, many years myself 😂

User Avatar @eljuno064 33d

I know that feeling! Angels are so tempting… they’re like the forbidden fruit of reef tanks.

User Avatar @SpunkyMoth97 33d

🤔

User Avatar @bucrob 33d

To my understanding they are the least risky large angelfish for corals. Reef Dork on YouTube I believe has a video about them

User Avatar @eljuno064 33d

That’s what I’ve heard too. I’ll check that video out. the captive bred ones are really tempting.

User Avatar @GloriousFlamingo82 33d

🤔 interesting

User Avatar @LeedsReefer 33d

Someone ik had one, it was completely fine until he added a torch, the fish started irritating it

User Avatar @eljuno064 33d

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.

User Avatar @LeedsReefer 30d

Ye I’ve got a toadstool my pistol shrimp keeps blowing sand at it

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