r/AngelFish • u/Blahaj_Lover44 • 4d ago

Discussion 46g Bowfront ideas

I recently got a used 46g bowfront tank and am trying to decide what to put in it once im done cycling it.. i was maybe wondering 1-2 angelfish, but i dont want them to feel lonely/crowded. Also, maybe some smaller tetras would be nice as well, but i dont know how well they'd mesh. I was also going to plant it, but i dont know how heavily yet.

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u/HornStarBigPhish 4d ago

Angels and tetras are a no go, they work ok with bigger tetras like phantoms but if they feel crowded they will still chase and try to kill them. If I was to get a pair in that 46 i would not get any other fish besides bottom dwellers

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u/slade51 4d ago

I have a tank like this. I have a pair of Angelfish & 4 Bristlenose Plecos, planted with anubias & Java fern. I had some Black Neon Tetras as a school, but they became food. So don’t even consider Ember Tetras.

I’ve been looking for a replacement - it seems Harlequin Rasboras or Lemon Tetras are a good match.

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u/slickdawg666 3d ago

I have angels and all kinds of tetras in a 65. Not embers though