The specimen above has the juvenile coloration. The adults lose the yellow stripe behind the eye and at the base of the caudal (tail) fin.
Maintenance difficulty:
This fish is moderately difficult to keep.
Maintenance:
It is important that you feed angelfish all kinds of live, frozen, and
prepared formula foods. Best to feed small amounts several times a day. A good formula that can be made at home consists of mussels, shrimp, squid, and spinach.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Found at Samurai Island off the eastern tip of New Guinea.
Natural Foods:
Not known.
Social Behaviors:
A non-aggressive fish in the aquarium, good community fish.
Sexual differences:
Female has an entirely yellow caudal fin.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction
Not accomplished in captivity. See
Breeding Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish lies between 75 and 79 degrees.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Adults can grow to 18 cm (7 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 50 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements.
Availability:
This fish is generally available from time to time.
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