Single Angel in 38g

[Frshwtr101]

Will a single Angel and a school of JuliI Corys (10+) be okay in a 38 gal?

No experience with Angels. Not sure if it will be lonely with only the corys.

 

[ChrissFishes01]

I think it'll be okay. I actually have better luck keeping angels alone, in a bonded pair, or in a large group than I do with like 3-5. They're less aggressive when housed alone, IME, and I don't think they "need" to be in pairs.

 

[ProudPapa]

I think you'll be okay as far as the stocking level. I don't have any experience with Angels either, but I've seen replies to other threads here saying that they should be kept alone, or in pairs, or in large groups (that's a lot of help, isn't it). I'd say if that's what you want go ahead and give it a shot.

I see HarrisonAquatics posted while I was typing. It looks like I got one right.

 

[ChrissFishes01]

Great minds think alike, huh, JettsPapa ?

 

[Lysaell]

Yup! I actually have a single angel in my 36 gallon at the moment, and he is perfectly happy. He follows people around and wiggles for food.

Tankmates right now are only a bristlenose and a mystery snail, but I plan on a stocking similar to yours. I really doubt it will feel lonely.

 

[Guy25]

From different sources I've heard they live in larger schools in the wild. That being said, like HarrisonAquatics stated when I've kept them in small groups, they tend to bicker with one another. I've been playing around and at the moment I have 9 in my 75 gallon ( purchased at dime size, now they are slightly over a quarter ) and while they remain aggressive eaters, they all tend to get along much better then when I had just 5. I do feel like when kept alone they aren't as active but just my humble opinion.

 

[Frshwtr101]

Thank you everyone for the responses!!

 

[Gouramiwhisperer]

I had one angel for a few months and then purchased 3 more and the one who had been alone was perfectly content with being alone and is now also pretty happy he has buddies. So any way you wanna do it!