Really tough decision....

Mikeman · 08-02-2002, 06:19 PM

well i make my weekly trip to the lfs for water.....anyways....to make a long story short, they have had these 3 dwarf angels for a week(all coral beauty's) and all of them are very healthy(pick at the sand, follow their reflections on the glass, all swim fine, no ich..no tears in the fins)....anyways even though i was saving up to move my tank, i'd personally rather get one of these guys

the biggest concern is.....will they pick at corals... is it worth the risk?

Bughead · 08-02-2002, 08:18 PM

Well. I have a large coral beauty who is as good as gold in my 55 gal reef. From what I understand, most are OK in a reef, better than the flame. But of course every once in awhile you get a CB that likes to nibble corals. I think I'd go for it if I were you. The fish you have in mind sounds healthy and I think the odds are in your favor.

SCETT316 · 08-03-2002, 11:08 AM

I took the chance with one, and have had no problems so far. I love his colors and his personality.
Good Luck

Mikeman · 08-05-2002, 05:35 PM

well i got him, the prettiest one, and the one who almost jumped out of the water for food....

im acclimating him now, maybe i'll try my first attempt with my sisters digital camera, but i wouldn't count on it,

im praying as we speak that he wont go after my corals

Mikeman · 08-05-2002, 10:41 PM

well, i couldn't resist turning on the lights, since he isn't going to get chased by anybody, he's really active, and he's picking at the rocks, he has looked mighty close at my shrooms, but hasn't taken a bite.

I'm so happy!

organicreefer · 08-06-2002, 09:44 PM

right on mikeman -ive wanted one for awhile but havent been able to build up the nerve

imo keeping him well fed is probly the best bet.good luck with him/her.

***Reefland*** · 08-06-2002, 11:30 PM

Go ahead and take a picture for us, we'd love to see the fella!

Scott Z.

wastedincome420 · 08-07-2002, 01:39 AM

I also have a Coral Beauty in a my reef tank

I have never seen em' pick at anything other then just rock. They are very awesome looking fish. Have you seen how it has kinda a red tongue???
I couldn't believe it when my daughter kept saying "daddy, daddy the coral beauty has a red tongue and he's licking the rock" sure enough I went to look and i saw it for my self. He's soo kool

Enjoy the new fish

Mark

Northman_with_reef · 08-07-2002, 05:43 AM

their nice.. I've always wanted one my self, But i have to take it slow with fish for now...

If you will starve Your CB he will eat Corals.. Thats all there is to it!!!
My LFS have been keeping them for 10Yr+ in reefs, and never had a problem with nibbling, but if they dont feed him for a week he'll start nibbling at Zoanthids.

-Thomas

Mikeman · 08-07-2002, 06:37 PM

its doing awesome so far....only problem is.. it moves to fast for pictures

hasn't nibbled on any corals yet, so im guessing my luck will hold out....

i've got a perminent nori/brocli clip for him.

I'd suggest one for any tank, one of the prettiest fish I've ever seen.

Elmo18 · 08-08-2002, 02:08 AM

I love the shimmer of yellows, orange, and red coloration amongst the deep purples

Sight to see, huh ?

- Elmo

SCETT316 · 08-08-2002, 09:00 AM

Great to hear you are having no problems. here is a pic I took.

Mikeman · 08-08-2002, 04:22 PM

mine has more orange on its stomach area.......it is a site to see, i've taken about 15 pics of it, and everytime, im getting a tail and a not a whole fish.....oh well i'll keep trying

08-02-2002, 06:19 PM	#1
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	Really tough decision.... well i make my weekly trip to the lfs for water.....anyways....to make a long story short, they have had these 3 dwarf angels for a week(all coral beauty's) and all of them are very healthy(pick at the sand, follow their reflections on the glass, all swim fine, no ich..no tears in the fins)....anyways even though i was saving up to move my tank, i'd personally rather get one of these guys the biggest concern is.....will they pick at corals... is it worth the risk?

08-02-2002, 08:18 PM	#2
Bughead Governor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 1,152	Well. I have a large coral beauty who is as good as gold in my 55 gal reef. From what I understand, most are OK in a reef, better than the flame. But of course every once in awhile you get a CB that likes to nibble corals. I think I'd go for it if I were you. The fish you have in mind sounds healthy and I think the odds are in your favor. __________________ The road to hell is paved with good intentions, but it's the thought that counts.

08-03-2002, 11:08 AM	#3
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	I took the chance with one, and have had no problems so far. I love his colors and his personality. Good Luck __________________ Susan

08-06-2002, 11:30 PM	#7
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Go ahead and take a picture for us, we'd love to see the fella! Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

08-07-2002, 05:43 AM	#9
Northman_with_reef Stonehammer Productions ™ Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norway(Scandinavia) Posts: 461	their nice.. I've always wanted one my self, But i have to take it slow with fish for now... If you will starve Your CB he will eat Corals.. Thats all there is to it!!! My LFS have been keeping them for 10Yr+ in reefs, and never had a problem with nibbling, but if they dont feed him for a week he'll start nibbling at Zoanthids. -Thomas __________________ They said aquariums would be relaxing......(yeah right) Saltvannsforum My LFS

08-05-2002, 05:35 PM	#4
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	well i got him, the prettiest one, and the one who almost jumped out of the water for food.... im acclimating him now, maybe i'll try my first attempt with my sisters digital camera, but i wouldn't count on it, im praying as we speak that he wont go after my corals

08-05-2002, 10:41 PM	#5
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	well, i couldn't resist turning on the lights, since he isn't going to get chased by anybody, he's really active, and he's picking at the rocks, he has looked mighty close at my shrooms, but hasn't taken a bite. I'm so happy!

08-06-2002, 09:44 PM	#6
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	right on mikeman -ive wanted one for awhile but havent been able to build up the nerve imo keeping him well fed is probly the best bet.good luck with him/her.

08-07-2002, 01:39 AM	#8
wastedincome420 Council Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NH Posts: 270	I also have a Coral Beauty in a my reef tank I have never seen em' pick at anything other then just rock. They are very awesome looking fish. Have you seen how it has kinda a red tongue??? I couldn't believe it when my daughter kept saying "daddy, daddy the coral beauty has a red tongue and he's licking the rock" sure enough I went to look and i saw it for my self. He's soo kool Enjoy the new fish Mark

08-07-2002, 06:37 PM	#10
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	its doing awesome so far....only problem is.. it moves to fast for pictures hasn't nibbled on any corals yet, so im guessing my luck will hold out.... i've got a perminent nori/brocli clip for him. I'd suggest one for any tank, one of the prettiest fish I've ever seen.

08-08-2002, 02:08 AM	#11
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	I love the shimmer of yellows, orange, and red coloration amongst the deep purples Sight to see, huh ? - Elmo

08-08-2002, 09:00 AM	#12
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	Great to hear you are having no problems. here is a pic I took. __________________ Susan

08-08-2002, 04:22 PM	#13
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	mine has more orange on its stomach area.......it is a site to see, i've taken about 15 pics of it, and everytime, im getting a tail and a not a whole fish.....oh well i'll keep trying

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