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Angelfish Dining on Babies

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Question
Is it beneficial to keep angelfish with larger livebearers (i.e. mollies, swordtails, etc.) so that when the females give birth, the angels have a chance at pursuing live food?

Answer
Dear Alex,

  Its not really beneficial.  In the long run it could cause the Angelfish to pursue the female livebearers producing the babys.  This is really a personal decision because it shouldn't really make a difference as long as you don't mind losing the livebearers.  Just make sure that the angels don't eat to much.