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About Golden-Spotted Angelfish
The Golden-Spotted Angelfish is a medium-sized pomacanthid with a deep, laterally compressed body. Coloration is predominantly dark blue to blue-black with distinctive golden or yellow spots scattered across the face, body, and fins. Adults display yellow accents on the pectoral and dorsal fin edges.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Philippines and Indonesia westward through the Great Barrier Reef and to the coasts of Australia. Typically found on outer reef slopes and drop-offs at depths of 20–100 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich (white spot disease), bacterial infections, poor water quality stress
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of open swimming space and rocky caves for shelter. • Temperature range 72–78 °F; maintain stable conditions with adequate circulation. • pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.023–1.025 SG. • Moderately aggressive toward other angels and smaller fish; choose tankmates carefully. • Will nibble soft corals and clams; suitable for reef aquaria with robust, less palatable coral species. • Feed 1–2 times daily with varied omnivore diet.
- Max Size
- 7
- Appearance
- The Golden-Spotted Angelfish is a medium-sized pomacanthid with a deep, laterally compressed body. Coloration is predominantly dark blue to blue-black with distinctive golden or yellow spots scattered across the face, body, and fins. Adults display yellow accents on the pectoral and dorsal fin edges.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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