Coral Beauty???

[JodiLynn1981]

I recently started adding some corals to my tank, and noticed they were disappearing awfully quick. The other night I noticed my coral beauty has been eating my xenia.

Is this typical of this type of fish? I did some research before I purchased the fish and everywhere I looked said they would not disturb corals.

Please advise!!! :(

[Pinstripes]

any angelfish love to nip at corals. go get a book on marine fishes!

[SitBackAndWatch]

Pinstrip:
although somewhat correct... i think someone needs to do some reading on reefcentral. MANY people have had success with angels. Its just a matter of finding the right specimen.

Jody:
In your case i would say that your angel is the issue.... the thing you have to figure out is what you would rather sacrifice.

[JamesJR]

I've had success with a coral beauty. It never picked on any of my soft , sps corals or clams. I had lots of xenia and it never bothered it.
Most angels are a risk when it comes to a coral.

[CarlC]

A 20g is a bit on the small side for this fish. Maybe it is just my take on dwarfs but they seem to become a problem when they are in smaller tanks. Most of the species swim all day picking at rock. Maybe they get frustrated in smaller set ups.

Carl