Anyone have experience with Flameback angels?

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I have kept many different kinds of angels over the years but never had the pleasure of keeping a Flameback angel. Does anyone have one or had one? How is their temperament and how do they fare with corals? Might just end up getting one since I have always loved their bold orange coloration. Here's a vid I found on youtube. Not mine of course but just showing which angel I am referring to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cblhNV5HuLc
 

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I had one then I sold him lol had it in my zoa frag tank for a few months but I kept hearing that it wasn't reef safe so I didn't want to risk it. He was getting punked by my tang so not sure how their temper is. I think its similar to flames, they just cruise around nipping unless there is another angel then they might get territorial.
 

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I had one then I sold him lol had it in my zoa frag tank for a few months but I kept hearing that it wasn't reef safe so I didn't want to risk it. He was getting punked by my tang so not sure how their temper is. I think its similar to flames, they just cruise around nipping unless there is another angel then they might get territorial.
That information was as helpful as a kick to the nuts. Anyone else? Hahahaha jk buddy ole pal.
 

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Hey Jesse,
I had one but had to trade it away. It left SPS and zoas alone but picked at my leathers. Very stunning fish though
 

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Hey Jesse,
I had one but had to trade it away. It left SPS and zoas alone but picked at my leathers. Very stunning fish though
Oh noooooo..I have 4 leathers and 2 are very special so I cant get rid of them. I might have to pass on this fish. Thnx for the heads up.
 

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Oooooh really? So I guess just like pretty much all other angels, I have to risk it. Might be hit or miss. Thnx kevin.
 

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Hey fricken three stooges, stop derailing my thread...cant you see I am trying to learn something here.
 
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I have one for sale if you want him he eats everything! and is super fat with alot of character swims all around the tank and doesnt mess with anything.
 
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