I went to one of our local fish stores to pick up some much needed supplies a few days ago.  Like all reefers I had to check out all the livestock in the store even though I was really only planning to take home some dry goods and a few snails.  In the back of the store however, they had two of the most beautiful Coral Beauty Angles I’ve seen in a while.  After talking with my wife, the owner of the store and myself, I decided I wouldn’t get the fish.  Even though I think they are gorgeous fish I’ve always shied away from angels because of their reputation to nip at clams and corals.  After I got home I just couldn’t get those fish out of my head.  I have lost a couple fish over the last few months and hadn’t yet replaced them.  So, after a couple days, and some new research, I found enough people who have kept Coral Beauties as model citizens that I decided to go back and look at the fish again.  They were still there and after talking with the employee at the store (whom I know quite well and trust), and finding out the fish had been there for about two weeks and where eating well I decided to go for it.  The new fish is a bit timid like most new fish, but is coming out more and more and is eating well.  It’s truly a gorgeous animal and adds a lot to my tank.

Happy Reefing!