Want to get started in angelfish

[Keeper of the Ropes]

Alright so I've figured out where to get my stock but I have some questions. For a breeding pair of adult angels, what size tank is optimum? Considering finances, time invested, and all other aspects, is it best to invest in a proven breeding pair to start with, or to find a nice group of young adults and wait for them to pair off? I'd like to have a big enough operation for the fish to pay for themselves, but I'm not looking for an endeavor so large I can't find flat surfaces in my home because I have so many fish tanks. Any tips?

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[Nic]

for 1 pair a 29 would work. buying a pair or juviniles is up to you a proven pair is always good but might cost alot of money i buy mine loose and wait for pairs i pretty sure i have a pair of pscalera and i know ill have a pair of altums soon. depending on how you go about breeding them you will need 2 tanks

 

[Newt]

I kept my breeders in a 20 gallon tall (not extra tall.) It was a bare tank with only a potted amazon sword and a slate for egg laying sites. I did need to add a divider once because the male go a little rough. Use rubbermaid tubs for growing out fry.

I find it best to get 6 juvies and let them pair up in a big tank. Get your fish from a good breeder, it costs more but your fish will sell for more because they will be quality. Don't buy an establish breeding pair to start with. You can't be sure how old they are or even if they will still be a pair when placed in your tank (happens.)

 

[danepatrick]

Alright so I've figured out where to get my stock but I have some questions. For a breeding pair of adult angels, what size tank is optimum? Considering finances, time invested, and all other aspects, is it best to invest in a proven breeding pair to start with, or to find a nice group of young adults and wait for them to pair off? I'd like to have a big enough operation for the fish to pay for themselves, but I'm not looking for an endeavor so large I can't find flat surfaces in my home because I have so many fish tanks. Any tips?

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i would go with the 29 as stated. not necessary to buy a breeding pair as they are expensive. i wouldn't. just buy some and watch them pair up. when they DO breed, i would suggest getting at least a 20 gallon ready for when the fry need to moved. google breeding angelfish.

 

[JuanTamad]

Alright so I've figured out where to get my stock but I have some questions. For a breeding pair of adult angels, what size tank is optimum? Considering finances, time invested, and all other aspects, is it best to invest in a proven breeding pair to start with, or to find a nice group of young adults and wait for them to pair off? I'd like to have a big enough operation for the fish to pay for themselves, but I'm not looking for an endeavor so large I can't find flat surfaces in my home because I have so many fish tanks. Any tips?

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Watch out! Those were my stated goals 5+ years ago. 50+ tanks later, I'm looking to put up more tanks and a house with a bigger garage! At least the operation just started paying for itself. However, it will never pay for the time you will need to make it happen!

Wellcome to the madness!