Most of the beginners in the hobby would love to have angelfish in their tank but they always get confused on choosing the perfect tank mates for angelfish, on this amazing video you guys perfectly listed down the well matched tank mates for fresh water angelfish.
I’ve always had success combining angelfish with blue gouramis, as well as larger tetras like black skirt tetras. They do well with live-bearers like platies, too. For a semi-aggressive cichlid tank mate (like angels), you can combine them with blue acara and festivum.
I think that’s a black shirt. There is a video by Green Aqua where they put angelfish and black skirts in a 4 foot long display tank and they were fine. It’s a beautiful aquascape
@@AquariumStoreDepot ok thank you… did my first feeding and the tetra literally hardly ate but her tummy is so swollen now. Now the two of them are only floating around. I’m so worried.
I have a cichlid tank now but once they go which I’ve had them for almost 3 years but I’m thinking my next setup will maybe 4 angel fish and 20 neon tetras in my 55 gallon tank and hopefully some shrimp would this work?
It is possible to keep 4 angel fish and 20 neon tetras in a 55-gallon tank, but there are a few things to consider. Angel fish can grow quite large, so it's important to make sure that you have a tank that is big enough to accommodate them as they grow. Also, they can be aggressive fish, so you will need to make sure that the neon tetras are not too small when you introduce them to the tank, as the angel fish may bully them. Another thing to consider is the water chemistry, angelfish are native to South America and require similar water conditions as tetras, but they are sensitive to water parameters, so you will need to make sure that the water chemistry is appropriate for both species. Finally, it's worth noting that shrimp may not be the best option for this tank as they are also small and may become food for the angelfish. Overall, it is possible to keep these fish together in a 55-gallon tank, but it will require careful planning and monitoring to ensure that the tank is set up and maintained properly.
It’s a tough choice as the balls get massive and you need a big tank. I would consider them with larger angels but they can be temperamental against the bala. A severum would be a better choice.
My angelfish were bullying my neon tetras pretty relentlessly so I had to move them to their own tank. I wouldn't recommend keeping angelfish with anything smaller than 4 inches. The only other thing in my angelfish tank right now is a pleco.
This video is obviously for new hobbyists and it is so misleading... I can't believe so many nano fish ends up in the recommendation list of Angelfish tankmates... Basically it's asking for trouble when Angels grow up. So many new hobbyists following this list will break their hearts when their nano fish get swallowed by the Angels.
Certain ones yes. The black skirt tetras or corydoras glofish will work. You need a big enough tank though. I’ve seen them do well in a 4 foot long tank with black skirts. I wouldn’t attempt in anything smaller than 3 feet. Better luck if you have a planted tank.
I wouldn't put,platies and black skurt tetra whit angels,it could work may be but i wouldn't recomend it to a beginner. I have kept zebra danios whit angels , didn't worked well ,had 12 zebras whit angel couple in a 70 galon tank, i'ev notised some of the zebras were niping the angels.
All fish have can have different temperaments. There is a big display tank that green aqua made with a bunch of black skirts with angelfish. I agree with you it’s not for beginners. I would say angelfish aren’t beginner fish due to their temperament
This is so misleading. Putting adult angelfish with anything smaller than 2 inches is a HUGE risk! That includes quite a few recommendations in this video: cardinal tetra, otocinclus, cherry barbs... and maybe more. It depends on so many unforeseeable factors that your adult angel won't eat them, even when they're raised up together. A lot of times it's pure luck, hit or miss. Yes some hobbyists might have success keeping them together, but they should NEVER be a recommended to be put together IMO. A lot of new hobbyists following this list will have a very bad experience and this affects the entire hobby.
This is a hotly debated topic and one I should have touched on more. For smaller fist you need a big school and a larger tank. Here are some discussions that explain the rationale: www.plantedtank.net/threads/tetra-and-angel.205593/ www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/angelfish-with-neon-tetras-gouramis.261460/
@@AquariumStoreDepot This is exactly my point: You need A TON of variables work in your way to maintain peace between full grown Angelfish and smaller tankmates: tank size, decor, school size, temperature, feeding... AND STILL, there is no guarantee these combination will work even if you do EVERYTHING right. Therefore, this should not be a recommended combination, especially for beginners.
I wonder can Angel fish eat corydoras or at least how big should them be to try to attack also which practices should I follow to avoid conflicts between black tetras, angels and corydoras
I’ve heard 60/40 yes/no. I don’t have personal experience mixing both. Here a video documenting the results though ruclips.net/video/-Gtz6jD1oh4/видео.html. Just know that silver dollars will eat plants 🫣
@@AquariumStoreDepot so basically I have this tank (not sure how many gallons) and I kept my angel fish in there with some other fish. I bought a neon tetra to make my fish tank merrier but my angel fish came to them and eats them which is kinda weird cuz I though they can live in one tank together
This was one of my older vidoes before I had a voice over. I use an actual person now. I thought about replacing it, but RUclips serves this video a lot so I left it alone
There is no experienced, knowledgeable fish hobbyist who would advocate placing angelfish with goldfish. Goldfish should be kept in cold water, and angels are a tropical species. Goldfish produce much more ammonia as angels which can create a lot of stress or even kill the angels. Goldfish also get very large and should be fed an entirely different diet. These fish are not compatible long-term and any fish store associate worth a dime would have strongly advised against this combination from the beginning, and ideally refused the sale. I am surprised that the fish have been coexisting for so long, but their ideal conditions don’t even overlap, so at the very least, one or both species is not living its best life. My guess is you bought them somewhere like Petco and the associate either didn’t know any better, or didn’t care what happened to the fish or whether you would be successful. Everyone, please do your research and don’t expect underpaid college-age pet store employees to care about you or your fish, or be able to advise you. Just because two fish both live in water doesn’t mean they want to live in a glass box together, or should be expected to. I get customers all the time that don’t have a clue what they are doing and rely entirely too much on clueless store employees to keep them out of trouble. They don’t go in knowing enough to even tell whether they are speaking with someone who knows their stuff. Many other customers, even when talking with a very knowledgeable associate, insist they know everything and argue with whatever the associate tries to tell them. This is because these customers may be slightly more knowledgeable than the complete novice, but still don’t know enough to tell when they are speaking with an expert who knows way more than they do. As someone who has been in the hobby over thirty years and heard every stupid myth and answered every beginner question hundreds of times, I just say to educate yourself, and get your info from reliable sources, not TikTok influencers setting up tiny bowls, or that friend with a big cichlid tank who has African Rift Lake and South American fish all thrown in together. There are a lot of good books, and there are some reputable channels here on RUclips that will actually be knowledgeable and steer you in the right direction. Know why you are getting into the hobby and keep in mind that fish are living creatures and have the same right as any other pet to be properly cared for. So many people think of fish as something that is pretty but short-lived, and basically throw-away pets. Just for reference, well-cared-for angels can easily live for 8-10 years or even longer, and many goldfish can live 20 years or more. People who think fish don’t live very long or don’t expect to research and set up the proper environment for their chosen species either haven’t learned better yet, or simply don’t need to own fish.
Pet stores won’t put fish in ideal long term environments. Sometimes they coexist because the tanks are so crowded and the fish tolerate each other because they are all stressed. Sorry to had to see that
Tetras on the list that were added are ones that we have had success with. Black skirts and angelfish is the most common combination seen in 4 foot long planted tank setups when combining
She the original blog post at - aquariumstoredepot.com/blogs/news/angelfish-tank-mates
I had gourami with mine. It was bullying the angelfish but then the angel fish out grew it and the angelfish got revenge.
Most of the beginners in the hobby would love to have angelfish in their tank but they always get confused on choosing the perfect tank mates for angelfish, on this amazing video you guys perfectly listed down the well matched tank mates for fresh water angelfish.
Thank you for your comment 😊. I’m glad you found value in it
Thanks for these types of guides for beginner fish keepers, these guides are really helping us.
Thank you for your detailed descriptions, looking to start my first tank and would have no clue what to pair with angels. Definitely helps!
Glad to help. Anytime :)
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Great video about the Best Angelfish Tank Mates, really interesting video, I really liked it!
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Pearl gourami are good tankmates. They mostly bother one another not different species.
this is really amazing video! 😮😮😮 keep it up
I’ve always had success combining angelfish with blue gouramis, as well as larger tetras like black skirt tetras. They do well with live-bearers like platies, too. For a semi-aggressive cichlid tank mate (like angels), you can combine them with blue acara and festivum.
Great to hear about your experience and what you have succeeded with 😊. Thanks for sharing.
This video is very important for me to know about angelfish tank mates .Please upload more videos about this type.Good Luck!!!
thanks for this great video, I love the fish life and this content helped me
such an amazing tutorial this is really useful and very informative thank you so much for sharing, and thanx a lot for this clearly explanation
Wow, it's so amazing, i have to try it. Thanks to share it with us.
The size is very crucial when considering adding mates.
I’m just about to start an angel fish community tank, so thank you for the advise on tank mates. This has been very helpful.
I have a juwel Rio 240 so plenty of space for a planted community tank.
Glad the video was helpful to you 😊
it`s too mucj amazing and interesting video. keep it up good working .. dear
Wow amazing explanation
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Hello! Excellent selection of compatible fish 👍
Thank you 👍 😊
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Amazing video
This video really amazing
tetras are my favourite 😍
Are you sure about Rummy Nose Tetras? I've read that they're fin nippers.
Such an amazing video covers all the facts that a fishkeeper should know. Thanks for sharing your tips @aquariumstoredepot
Thanks Bloggereck. I love your videos as well ^_^
How many of Harlequin Rasboras should be kept together in an aquarium tank ? 3 together?
I have Roseline sharks. So far so good.
I have a 29gallon and some glofish danios & tetra. Which angelfish can I use in my tank or do you recommend a different center piece
Different fish - I think the angelfish may end up too aggressive in that small of a tank
Hmm got it. I seen a glofish angel fish yesterday and almost bought it.
What would be a good centerpiece fish for that tank
I wish you can show the difference in size between the species and the angel fish 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Oh - that info is in the blog post 😊
@@AquariumStoreDepot thanks
Thanks 🎉
No problem
I just got a black angelfish and a purple Glofish Tetra. The latter is quite active, is this a good match?
I think that’s a black shirt. There is a video by Green Aqua where they put angelfish and black skirts in a 4 foot long display tank and they were fine. It’s a beautiful aquascape
@@AquariumStoreDepot ok thank you… did my first feeding and the tetra literally hardly ate but her tummy is so swollen now. Now the two of them are only floating around. I’m so worried.
I have a cichlid tank now but once they go which I’ve had them for almost 3 years but I’m thinking my next setup will maybe 4 angel fish and 20 neon tetras in my 55 gallon tank and hopefully some shrimp would this work?
It is possible to keep 4 angel fish and 20 neon tetras in a 55-gallon tank, but there are a few things to consider.
Angel fish can grow quite large, so it's important to make sure that you have a tank that is big enough to accommodate them as they grow. Also, they can be aggressive fish, so you will need to make sure that the neon tetras are not too small when you introduce them to the tank, as the angel fish may bully them.
Another thing to consider is the water chemistry, angelfish are native to South America and require similar water conditions as tetras, but they are sensitive to water parameters, so you will need to make sure that the water chemistry is appropriate for both species.
Finally, it's worth noting that shrimp may not be the best option for this tank as they are also small and may become food for the angelfish.
Overall, it is possible to keep these fish together in a 55-gallon tank, but it will require careful planning and monitoring to ensure that the tank is set up and maintained properly.
I love marine world, this video is awesome, it is so excited to know a lot about these type of fishes. I love the blue one!
Could I get a white skirt tetra instead of the black one or no ?
Both would have the same risk of compatibility. I've seen black skirts work in larger tanks
Can I keep silver shark Bala shark with angel fish plz advice as I m fond of it
It’s a tough choice as the balls get massive and you need a big tank. I would consider them with larger angels but they can be temperamental against the bala. A severum would be a better choice.
@@AquariumStoreDepot I have 4 feet tank actually I can't see my tank without silver shark and angels my first choice
My angelfish were bullying my neon tetras pretty relentlessly so I had to move them to their own tank. I wouldn't recommend keeping angelfish with anything smaller than 4 inches. The only other thing in my angelfish tank right now is a pleco.
This video is obviously for new hobbyists and it is so misleading... I can't believe so many nano fish ends up in the recommendation list of Angelfish tankmates... Basically it's asking for trouble when Angels grow up. So many new hobbyists following this list will break their hearts when their nano fish get swallowed by the Angels.
Thankyou bro❤
No problem 😊
How many angels can you keep in a 55 gallon I'd love to have 6 and black skirt tetras
6 adults with cories would be a good combo
4 tops ! And that's pushing it then!
What about Congo Tetras, would they get along?
What about Guppies and platues? can we keep them with angel fish?
Platies have a better chance. Guppies wouldn’t. Mollies are the best among the live bearers, which is way they made the list
can you keep angelfish with glofish tetras?
It depends on the tetra. Some glofish tetra species are nippy
Can we keep glofish with angels??
Certain ones yes. The black skirt tetras or corydoras glofish will work. You need a big enough tank though. I’ve seen them do well in a 4 foot long tank with black skirts. I wouldn’t attempt in anything smaller than 3 feet. Better luck if you have a planted tank.
Can we keep Ram Cichlids with Three dot Gouramis and koi Carp?
With Gourami yes, but not with Koi
I have my angels with severums.
Angels ate all my cardinals
😢Sorry to hear
Can i keep roseline shark with angels?
I wouldn't put,platies and black skurt tetra whit angels,it could work may be but i wouldn't recomend it to a beginner. I have kept zebra danios whit angels , didn't worked well ,had 12 zebras whit angel couple in a 70 galon tank, i'ev notised some of the zebras were niping the angels.
All fish have can have different temperaments. There is a big display tank that green aqua made with a bunch of black skirts with angelfish. I agree with you it’s not for beginners. I would say angelfish aren’t beginner fish due to their temperament
What are the white fish in the thumbnail? That's all I came to the video to find out I don't even want angelfish but those white fish are beautiful
Left most is a Cory catfish. Next to it is a tetra. I think the bottom. One is a tetra too
Is it safe to keep angel fish without live plants
Yes totally fine to do that
This is so misleading. Putting adult angelfish with anything smaller than 2 inches is a HUGE risk! That includes quite a few recommendations in this video: cardinal tetra, otocinclus, cherry barbs... and maybe more. It depends on so many unforeseeable factors that your adult angel won't eat them, even when they're raised up together. A lot of times it's pure luck, hit or miss. Yes some hobbyists might have success keeping them together, but they should NEVER be a recommended to be put together IMO. A lot of new hobbyists following this list will have a very bad experience and this affects the entire hobby.
This is a hotly debated topic and one I should have touched on more. For smaller fist you need a big school and a larger tank. Here are some discussions that explain the rationale:
www.plantedtank.net/threads/tetra-and-angel.205593/
www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/angelfish-with-neon-tetras-gouramis.261460/
@@AquariumStoreDepot This is exactly my point: You need A TON of variables work in your way to maintain peace between full grown Angelfish and smaller tankmates: tank size, decor, school size, temperature, feeding... AND STILL, there is no guarantee these combination will work even if you do EVERYTHING right. Therefore, this should not be a recommended combination, especially for beginners.
Hi Karen!!😂
I totally agree
I personally never had issues with schooling tetras and angelfish tbh I think the grouping distracted them.
What about tiger barbs?
Not the best choice. They can nip at angelfish
Can we add guppy fish in angel tank
Mollies would be a safer addition
I found zebras to be very aggressive and Not a good tank mate for angels
Can I add guppy
Probably not - mollies are a safer bet. Their size helps a lot.
how about glo fish?
The tetras and barbs can be nippy. Cories will work though
Can angel and gold fish live together ?
They are not good together. Goldfish require cooler water and the semi aggressive nature of angelfish doesn’t work for them.
I wonder can Angel fish eat corydoras or at least how big should them be to try to attack also which practices should I follow to avoid conflicts between black tetras, angels and corydoras
For corydoras just get the larger types. I’ve seen green aqua pull off angels and black skirts in a 4 foot long gallon tank. It can be done
In my experience breeding pair angel fish become psychotic!
You da bom
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Can I keep with silver dollars?
I’ve heard 60/40 yes/no. I don’t have personal experience mixing both. Here a video documenting the results though ruclips.net/video/-Gtz6jD1oh4/видео.html. Just know that silver dollars will eat plants 🫣
@@AquariumStoreDepot Thank you!!
@@chickenwing1007 of course. Anytime 😊
My angels paired up, started breeding and killed everything else in the tank. They are serious lol
Yes that happens 😅. Sorry to hear about that
Blue and pink kissing gurami killed my angel they’re horrible tank mates.
Yes they are not tank mates of Angels
check out my angelfish bred in my tank: ruclips.net/video/Hk0CcCMKyjA/видео.html
Nice 👀 👍
how to make my angel fish to NOT eat tetra fishes
What tetras do you have, how active is the tank, and are your angels actively breeding.
@@AquariumStoreDepot so basically I have this tank (not sure how many gallons) and I kept my angel fish in there with some other fish. I bought a neon tetra to make my fish tank merrier but my angel fish came to them and eats them which is kinda weird cuz I though they can live in one tank together
@@AquariumStoreDepot my angels are not actively breeding
Is that an AI voice? Very robotic and non-inviting.
This was one of my older vidoes before I had a voice over. I use an actual person now. I thought about replacing it, but RUclips serves this video a lot so I left it alone
I have five gold fish with 12 Angels, and they are going along for the past six months.
There is no experienced, knowledgeable fish hobbyist who would advocate placing angelfish with goldfish. Goldfish should be kept in cold water, and angels are a tropical species. Goldfish produce much more ammonia as angels which can create a lot of stress or even kill the angels. Goldfish also get very large and should be fed an entirely different diet. These fish are not compatible long-term and any fish store associate worth a dime would have strongly advised against this combination from the beginning, and ideally refused the sale. I am surprised that the fish have been coexisting for so long, but their ideal conditions don’t even overlap, so at the very least, one or both species is not living its best life. My guess is you bought them somewhere like Petco and the associate either didn’t know any better, or didn’t care what happened to the fish or whether you would be successful. Everyone, please do your research and don’t expect underpaid college-age pet store employees to care about you or your fish, or be able to advise you. Just because two fish both live in water doesn’t mean they want to live in a glass box together, or should be expected to. I get customers all the time that don’t have a clue what they are doing and rely entirely too much on clueless store employees to keep them out of trouble. They don’t go in knowing enough to even tell whether they are speaking with someone who knows their stuff. Many other customers, even when talking with a very knowledgeable associate, insist they know everything and argue with whatever the associate tries to tell them. This is because these customers may be slightly more knowledgeable than the complete novice, but still don’t know enough to tell when they are speaking with an expert who knows way more than they do. As someone who has been in the hobby over thirty years and heard every stupid myth and answered every beginner question hundreds of times, I just say to educate yourself, and get your info from reliable sources, not TikTok influencers setting up tiny bowls, or that friend with a big cichlid tank who has African Rift Lake and South American fish all thrown in together. There are a lot of good books, and there are some reputable channels here on RUclips that will actually be knowledgeable and steer you in the right direction. Know why you are getting into the hobby and keep in mind that fish are living creatures and have the same right as any other pet to be properly cared for. So many people think of fish as something that is pretty but short-lived, and basically throw-away pets. Just for reference, well-cared-for angels can easily live for 8-10 years or even longer, and many goldfish can live 20 years or more. People who think fish don’t live very long or don’t expect to research and set up the proper environment for their chosen species either haven’t learned better yet, or simply don’t need to own fish.
I went to Petsmart the other day and they had angels and tiger barbs mixed together I was pretty mad
Yep! Tiger barbs work like a buzz saw on the angels long fins.
Pet stores won’t put fish in ideal long term environments. Sometimes they coexist because the tanks are so crowded and the fish tolerate each other because they are all stressed. Sorry to had to see that
Not add tetra fish to angle fish tank because angle fish will kill the small tetras... 🥹
Tetras on the list that were added are ones that we have had success with. Black skirts and angelfish is the most common combination seen in 4 foot long planted tank setups when combining