Anyone had a half black angel in their reef tank?

[weaglereefer]

Was browsing Petco (I know...I know...) on my lunch break and they're starting to get some different stuff in besides the same ole yellow tangs, damsels, and clowns. I saw a nice healthy fish labeled as a half black angel (Centropyge vroliki)</em>, and asked if they would hold it for me overnight so I could research it. They said sure, and I'm still getting conflicting reports in my searching. Some say they're okay, some say they went straight for the clams.

I know every fish is different, yada yada yada, but was curious if anyone had experiences with this particular species. I'm inclined to ask if I can return it if there is a problem and if I get a favorable answer, I may go for it. With my new skimmer, RDSB, and the fuge, I'm hoping I can feed enough to keep it happy and not eating corals, and keep nitrates/phosphates in check. It's a bit risky, but there's nothing too too valuable in my tank as of yet.

Any thoughts?

 

[bdesper311]

Dang, I was hoping someone would have some experience bc I have been looking at one online for a couple of months. From the little research I have done, I have heard that they are more prone to pick on clams and corals than other dwarf angels.

 

[gmpolan]

I think Kevin has one in his large coral pool

 

[hn1]

We tried a half-black in our reef with poor results. It seemed to be fine for a couple of weeks and then stripped our montis white overnight. We also caught it nipping at our LPS and Zoas. It's in a FOWLR now pending a new home. Very cool fish, but IME not in a reef tank.