Bellus Angelfish

[89Foxbody]

Anyone have experience with one of these guys? I find the females really beautiful, and was thinking of getting one as my "focal point" fish for my 90g but LA recommends 125g. I don't plan on stocking heavily.

Thanks in advance.

[NatureNerd]

I have wondered the same thing. I too have started my upgrade to a 90 (actually 93g). I also wonder if you only kept one female without a male would that be okay and would it stay as a female?

[89Foxbody]

I was concerned with that as well. The females are so much more colorful than males. Supposedly they are best kept with 1 male and a harem of females.

[reefjunkie42]

Active fish, slow grower, it is rare to see them full size in home aquaria, on a side note mine was a little bully, she was only 3 1/2 and was boss, even in a tank with 3 larger g. Semifactus

[betamed]

Active fish, slow grower, it is rare to see them full size in home aquaria, on a side note mine was a little bully, she was only 3 1/2 and was boss, even in a tank with 3 larger g. Semifactus


they are very active but grow pretty slow. I bought my female at 2" and grew to about 3.5 in 3 years before she turned male and is now about 5" and a 90 would be about the min I could imagine this fish in. I really do want to add some females but the male she turned into is really a stunning fish I miss the black markings but the flowing fins and bright yellow are just as nice.

Make sure the fish is swimming well before you buy. they often have bladder issues.

[btkrausen]

I've had my female for maybe 4-5 months now, and the only fish I've seen her bully is a new addition of a Lamarks Angelfish...which only lasted a day or two. After that, they lived in harmony and never had issues with each other.

Mine is very active, eats well, and doesn't bother anybody.

[89Foxbody]

Thanks everyone. You helped me make up my mind. :)