hayanna

I currently have two tanks, One 20g and one 29g. Have had the 20g for a bit and just getting fish added to the 29g. The 29g was cycled before adding plants then a butterfly fish was added first. Followed a week later by 3 tiny (a tad over an inch) angelfish and then a few days later a rainbow shark.
They have all been doing great and I wasn't planning on adding anymore fish.
Well my boyfriend's mother showed up today with a gift... A 2in angelfish. I skipped the quarentine since I knew where the fish was purched and noone I know has ever had problems with sick fish from there. Well after I added it the 3 other angelfish started attacking it. I was scared for the poor thing and took it out and have added it to my 20g for now. I already have several fish in the 20g and I don't know if it would over crowed that tank to leave it there. Is there any chance my other angels could warm up to the new one?? Anything I can do to help them get along, or is it a lost cause? It is a beautiful little fish and I know if I take her gift back to the petstore she'll be upset with me..... But I need to figure out what would be best for the little guy. Any advice would be wonderful.


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BulldogWrestler

I think you'd be ok with the angel in the 20 gallon for now. It's along the thin lines of overstocked, but the 1" per gallon rule is just a suggestion. Stay on top of your water changes and you should be fine.

Shawnie

welcome to fishlore !! (If I didnt already!) the 29 gal cannot hold another angel...especially after its been shown to you that the 3 are not going to tolerate another one...I agree with bulldog that if you keep up with maintenance, your angel will be fine for now..but eventually he will need a taller tank, not so much bigger, as his fins will be stunted if not..goodluck!

hayanna

Keeping up with water changes won't be a problem... I'm a stay at home mom and my son loves being my helper, especally when it comes to the fish.
Actally my 20g tank is a 20tall. You said it would need a taller, not larger tank... So would that be good enough?
My sister wants to get a tank setup for her little girl. So started thinking once I get it set up for her I could give her some of the fish from the 20g and keep the Angelfish there.

Shawnie

sounds perfect..its a great hobby for mommies/daddies and their kids ....goodluck!

hayanna

Oh and Thank You for your advice, it's greatly appericated!!