Hey Guys,
So I know flame angels are typically spoken of as "reef safe with caution" but I want to know how concerned I should be right now. I just picked up a new flame angel about 2-3 weeks ago and just noticed she's been nipping at some of my corals while shes swimming around in addition to the rock work. So far I have seen her nip at two of my chalices, a fuzzy mushroom, and one of my hammers. (Just small pecks, the same as they do to the rocks.)
Does this angel have a taste for corals and is it time to get her out? Or will additional feedings with meaty foods help keep her full and away from my corals?
My head says she's gotta go but my heart says give it time. I used to have one of these fish for over 5 years that was a model citizen before losing it to an ich outbreak. I know each fish is different but let's see how some of you guys weigh in on this!
So I know flame angels are typically spoken of as "reef safe with caution" but I want to know how concerned I should be right now. I just picked up a new flame angel about 2-3 weeks ago and just noticed she's been nipping at some of my corals while shes swimming around in addition to the rock work. So far I have seen her nip at two of my chalices, a fuzzy mushroom, and one of my hammers. (Just small pecks, the same as they do to the rocks.)
Does this angel have a taste for corals and is it time to get her out? Or will additional feedings with meaty foods help keep her full and away from my corals?
My head says she's gotta go but my heart says give it time. I used to have one of these fish for over 5 years that was a model citizen before losing it to an ich outbreak. I know each fish is different but let's see how some of you guys weigh in on this!
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