Venustus Pygmy Angel 03/26/2008
Hello,
<<Hello Kerry, Andrew with you today>>
Thank you for your wonderful site. I have a 55 gallon fowler, I have tried to house a Bi-color Angel twice with no luck. I have had 2 die on me, so obviously I will no longer choose this fish.
I have no idea why they both died.
<<Must be some root cause why they are die. Marks / abrasions etc etc? Possible harassment from the damsel>>
I also have a 4 stripe damsel and an Ocellaris clown, both which have been thriving. I want to add a few interesting fish. One I have found is a Venustus Pygmy Angel. I love the coloring but I am really nervous to try another Pygmy Angel. I also love wrasses, but am not sure which would be appropriate here. I am new to saltwater and have had this tank up for 6 months. What would you recommend?
<<I am hesitant to suggest a fish at this point as there is obviously an issue in the tank as it stands. Either be it one of the current inhabitants or a hidden predator like a mantis. Question asked above about marks / abrasions>>
Thanks, Kerry
<<Thanks for the questions. A Nixon>> <This is "just" a very touchy aquarium species. RMF>

Mixing Angels 8/28/06
I was curious what the compatibility would be of a Coral Beauty and a Sumireyakko venustus? I ask because I have been told that Angelfishes will usually be compatible if they are of different genera. However, I also saw on WWM (thanks!) that the Sumireyakko venustus used to be classified as a pygmy angel - the same as the Coral Beauty.
Tank specs:
55 gal., 60+ lbs LR, Prizm Skimmer, 48" Satellite Dual lighting on timers,
small sump, Lawnmower Blenny, Coral Beauty, 2 Percula Clowns.
Also, if the Sumireyakko venustus is a possibility, would it be detrimental to soft corals/anemones/etc?
Thanks, guys! WWM is second to none!
Alex B.
<I would not mix angels in this sized tank, the risk for aggression is too high.  The Sumireyakko venustus is most likely reef safe given a proper diet, however they will be more prone to sample if there is a nutritional deficiency.>
<Chris>