Can I put Angels in this 65 gal Hex?

[snoopy65]

I have a 65 gal hexagon tank that is 29" tall and 26" accross in any direction. I was hoping to put a pair of Bolivian Rams in the bottom, a few corry cats, a school of some sort of tetra and an angel or a pair of angels.

The question is will this work if I have caves and plant work in there. If not how many angels and what can go with them? I think they would look pretty cool in such a tall tank.

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

 

[gotpiranha?]

I used to have a planted 65 hex awhile back and kept 4 adult angel with no problem.

 

[snoopy65]

I would only want a pair I think. Would they be able to coexist with the Rams? I have read that in regular long tanks the tank has to be pretty big for them to, but I thought maybe with such a tall tank that it might work. Any opinions?

 

[gotpiranha?]

I would only want a pair I think. Would they be able to coexist with the Rams? I have read that in regular long tanks the tank has to be pretty big for them to, but I thought maybe with such a tall tank that it might work. Any opinions?

I dont see it as a problem with the rams.I also kept rams with angel and discus to.But this is in a 120 gallon.Only thing is if the angel pair up it will start chasing the ram.

 

[Westie]

Angels go great in a hex.

 

[Titania]

Angels go great in a hex.

Agreed. They are one of the very few larger fish you can really put in a hex.

Angels would be fine with the rams...at least until they pair up. But the 65 is plenty tall to allow some breathing room for everyone.

 

[snoopy65]

What do you see as problems once they pair up? I think it would be awesome to have the rams and angels, but if it is going to cause problems for either I will rethink what I am doing. I want to try and do what is right for the fish as well.

 

[snoopy65]

How many smaller angels do you normally get to end up with a pair?

 

[Titania]

What do you see as problems once they pair up? I think it would be awesome to have the rams and angels, but if it is going to cause problems for either I will rethink what I am doing. I want to try and do what is right for the fish as well.

Angels can get a bit nasty when they're spawning. But, as long as the rams stay out of their way, all will be fine. In a tank that tall, there's plenty of space for the rams to stay near the bottom and the angels, even if breeding, to hang out in the middle to top. I think it'll work out fine, honestly.

I normally buy 6 angels to guarantee a good pair.

 

[snoopy65]

Thanks for your help!