Who is breeding Angelfish?

ab5ebdxer · 12/02/2015, 09:00 PM

I am just getting started with this idea of attempting to breed angels. I am wondering about breeding tank sizes.

Thanks,

Mike

Dmorty217 · 12/02/2015, 10:38 PM

You need a tall tank of 30" or more, 48" is better for a spawning rise to occur. I'm sure you have heard of Karen Brittain?

ab5ebdxer · 12/02/2015, 10:42 PM

I have not heard of Karen, I have been doing some research but have not run across her yet. Thanks for the info on the tank size. I have read about needing a tall tank trying to figure out the configuration and plan the needed space.

Lrood · 12/09/2015, 08:42 AM

I've been working with coral beauties for a while. Getting centropyge angels to spawn is not the hard part. I have a trio in a 125 gallon reef tank, 24" tall. First and second foods is probably the biggest challenge. So far I've only kept larvae alive for 3-4 days. It's a great project though, keeps me busy!

ab5ebdxer · 12/09/2015, 10:41 AM

What first food are you using? I did find the following blog to very interesting.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/stream/c...ca7c4089683555

Lrood · 12/13/2015, 08:41 AM

Right now I'm only trying parvocalanus. I really don't think I even reached the starvation point from the larvae yet.

reefwiser · 12/13/2015, 09:03 AM

http://fromfisheggstofry.blogspot.com/

Karen is the Angelfish breeder bar none.

FlameAngelfish · 01/09/2016, 11:15 AM

*cough*
Honestly (but by no means at all to discourage you) I think you should drop breeding attempts when it gets too out-of-logical-thinking. But actually, it's pretty fun to try and, hey, what are the odds; you may even succeed in seeing baby Centropyge angelfish squirting around your aquarium!
Good Luck,
FlameAngelfish

P.S.
Looking for a good first food? Use Tisbe biminiensis with AlgaGen Green Water so your babies will see the copepods better. Highly nutritious. Once they eat well introduce them to phytoplankton and seaweed as well. (Greens are a staple part of angelfish diet.)
P.P.S.
Try flame angelfish; they're way easier to breed and the results are very, VERY rewarding.

12/02/2015, 09:00 PM	#1
ab5ebdxer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas Posts: 1,064	Who is breeding Angelfish? I am just getting started with this idea of attempting to breed angels. I am wondering about breeding tank sizes. Thanks, Mike

12/02/2015, 10:38 PM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	You need a tall tank of 30" or more, 48" is better for a spawning rise to occur. I'm sure you have heard of Karen Brittain? __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

12/09/2015, 08:42 AM	#4
Lrood Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 151	I've been working with coral beauties for a while. Getting centropyge angels to spawn is not the hard part. I have a trio in a 125 gallon reef tank, 24" tall. First and second foods is probably the biggest challenge. So far I've only kept larvae alive for 3-4 days. It's a great project though, keeps me busy! __________________ Ken Rood Current Tank Info: 125 gallon in-wall reef with 75 gallon sump, led lighting

12/13/2015, 08:41 AM	#6
Lrood Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 151	Right now I'm only trying parvocalanus. I really don't think I even reached the starvation point from the larvae yet. __________________ Ken Rood Current Tank Info: 125 gallon in-wall reef with 75 gallon sump, led lighting

12/13/2015, 09:03 AM	#7
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	http://fromfisheggstofry.blogspot.com/ Karen is the Angelfish breeder bar none. __________________ President Louisville Marine Aquarium Society. http://www.lmas.org/ The 3rd Annual Frag swap will be held September 23rd,2017 11 am till 3pm Saint Thomas Fellowship hall,9616 Westport Road,Louisvi

12/02/2015, 10:42 PM	#3
ab5ebdxer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas Posts: 1,064	I have not heard of Karen, I have been doing some research but have not run across her yet. Thanks for the info on the tank size. I have read about needing a tall tank trying to figure out the configuration and plan the needed space.

12/09/2015, 10:41 AM	#5
ab5ebdxer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas Posts: 1,064	What first food are you using? I did find the following blog to very interesting. https://plus.google.com/u/0/stream/c...ca7c4089683555

01/09/2016, 11:15 AM	#8
FlameAngelfish Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 5	cough Honestly (but by no means at all to discourage you) I think you should drop breeding attempts when it gets too out-of-logical-thinking. But actually, it's pretty fun to try and, hey, what are the odds; you may even succeed in seeing baby Centropyge angelfish squirting around your aquarium! Good Luck, FlameAngelfish P.S. Looking for a good first food? Use Tisbe biminiensis with AlgaGen Green Water so your babies will see the copepods better. Highly nutritious. Once they eat well introduce them to phytoplankton and seaweed as well. (Greens are a staple part of angelfish diet.) P.P.S. Try flame angelfish; they're way easier to breed and the results are very, VERY rewarding. Last edited by FlameAngelfish; 01/09/2016 at 11:23 AM.