Compatibility Question
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What size of tank? And do you have the angel already or the shark? Cus the shark isn't a huge algea eater, it'll graze on it but won't clear a tank of it. Also is there other fish you have or are considering?
I have a 1 1/2" Red Tail shark in a 75G with two 1 1/2" Angel fish; no interaction at all between them.
Regarding the one Angel fish you plan. I would suggest two. I had one Angel fish and he seemed very lonely. After a couple weeks I went back to the store and bought a second one (from the same tank I bought the first). What a difference; the two are inseparable. They both swim around the tank together constantly. I didn't realize Angels were schooling fish.
The single Red Tail shark, on the other hand, seems to be enjoying himself. I have an AC110 filter and he is constantly swimming up the flow and entering the filter. He swims around the bio-media bag for a few minutes, then takes the plunge down the out-flow slide. I had to add a plastic barrier to the glass hood to keep him from accidentally jumping up on it and getting stuck.
Regarding the one Angel fish you plan. I would suggest two. I had one Angel fish and he seemed very lonely. After a couple weeks I went back to the store and bought a second one (from the same tank I bought the first). What a difference; the two are inseparable. They both swim around the tank together constantly. I didn't realize Angels were schooling fish.
The single Red Tail shark, on the other hand, seems to be enjoying himself. I have an AC110 filter and he is constantly swimming up the flow and entering the filter. He swims around the bio-media bag for a few minutes, then takes the plunge down the out-flow slide. I had to add a plastic barrier to the glass hood to keep him from accidentally jumping up on it and getting stuck.
That mix would work with the shark. But I agree with vfc and would get at least a second angel. Especially if you can get a pair to begin with.
I've kept the two together before without any problems. For an algae eater, I like the L142, or L148.
I'm glad it will work. Some guy pm me about getting a Flag Tail Fish.......... those get huge :S so im defenatly not getting one of them.