Angelfish In 30 Gal?

[Irv]

HI I currently have 2 honey gourami and a nerite snail in a 12 gallon tank, I will be upgrading them to a 30 gallon tank and want to get them some cool tank mates, I was considering some zebra angelfish but idk if 30 gallons is big enough for 1 or 2 of those guys. I also want to add some bottom dwellers and a species that will school. Anyone know if angelfish can thrive in 30 ? And if so would there bioload make it so that I wouldn't be able to add much more to the tank. As much as I would like them I'd rather have a nicely stocked active tank than just 4 fish and a snail. Thanks for all suggestions in advance !

Also I plan to plant it moderately and add some decorations if that effects much. Thanks !

 

[Crispii]

Angelfish will do okay in a 30, but they really do best in a group with a large tank. However, that doesn't mean that they won't do well themselves. I just think that they really do well in a group than just having a singleton or a pair.

 

[Irv]

Angelfish will do okay in a 30, but they really do best in a group with a large tank. However, that doesn't mean that they won't do well themselves. I just think that they really do well in a group than just having a singleton or a pair.

Hmm so maybe I should wait till I convince my wife to let me have 55+ gallon in the living room for some angelfish? Lol

 

[Vinh]

Angel fish and gourami are doing well together.If you are going to add snails and plants and bottom dwellers like algae eater then you must think about size of the tank for all of them.The more need the bigger room.It also depend on the room you set the tank up. If 12 gallons tank for 1000 sq feet room then it is not balance to look.
To me : 40 gallons breeder tank is good fit for 6 anglefish,2 gourami,2 algae eaters,1 bottom eater like catfish,and 10+ moderate plants+ many carpet plants and driffwood.
If you want to make a tank for angle-fish then pick more angle-fish for a tank.,Gourami and bottom eatter is just the one make angle fish more stand out.Name your tank under your taste before setting it up.Changing mind in middle of process may cost you trouble,money,time.
Anglefish will be thrill in any tank if water parameter is in the right range for them.They like light acidic than alkaline water ,ph range 6.5 to 7.8 is good but some time 8.2 is acceptable.
You can go with 55 gallons-120 gallons also, depend what,where,how,which you want for your tank,you can have school of angle fish, and It look fantastic with plants ,driff wood and rock...

 

[86 ssinit]

I’ve kept a pair of angels in a 30 high for years with no problems. Had a school of serpae tetras some Cory cats 4 rams and 2 bosmanI rainbows. Used a Marineland 250 and another filter on it. Planted tank and they were fine. So yes it can be done. Weekly water changes are a must with proper tank maintenance. Get the pair small and buy at the same time. Problem with angels is they tend to pair off and lay eggs. This becomes a problem in any tank. So with just 2 you may get lucky and get 2 males or 2 females.
Now what I don’t know is how angels get along with Gourami's.

 

[Irv]

Angel fish and gourami are doing well together.If you are going to add snails and plants and bottom dwellers like algae eater then you must think about size of the tank for all of them.The more need the bigger room.It also depend on the room you set the tank up. If 12 gallons tank for 1000 sq feet room then it is not balance to look.
To me : 40 gallons breeder tank is good fit for 6 anglefish,2 gourami,2 algae eaters,1 bottom eater like catfish,and 10+ moderate plants+ many carpet plants and driffwood.
If you want to make a tank for angle-fish then pick more angle-fish for a tank.,Gourami and bottom eatter is just the one make angle fish more stand out.Name your tank under your taste before setting it up.Changing mind in middle of process may cost you trouble,money,time.
Anglefish will be thrill in any tank if water parameter is in the right range for them.They like light acidic than alkaline water ,ph range 6.5 to 7.8 is good but some time 8.2 is acceptable.
You can go with 55 gallons-120 gallons also, depend what,where,how,which you want for your tank,you can have school of angle fish, and It look fantastic with plants ,driff wood and rock...

Thanks for the insight! I appreciate it !

 

[Irv]

I’ve kept a pair of angels in a 30 high for years with no problems. Had a school of serpae tetras some Cory cats 4 rams and 2 bosmanI rainbows. Used a Marineland 250 and another filter on it. Planted tank and they were fine. So yes it can be done. Weekly water changes are a must with proper tank maintenance. Get the pair small and buy at the same time. Problem with angels is they tend to pair off and lay eggs. This becomes a problem in any tank. So with just 2 you may get lucky and get 2 males or 2 females.
Now what I don’t know is how angels get along with Gourami's.

Thanks for the info! I looked up Angel's and honey gourami and the internet says it should be fine. But no guarantees obviously. Thanks for letting me know it can work though!