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About Yellow-Tail Angelfish
A medium-sized angelfish with predominantly dark blue to blue-black coloration on the body and head. The tail (caudal fin) is distinctively yellow or golden-yellow, providing the species' common name. The body displays subtle vertical barring or banding patterns, and the dorsal and anal fins are edged in lighter colors.
Key facts
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed high-quality angelfish pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and marine vegetation such as spirulina or nori sheets. Offer food 1–2 times daily in varied portions to maintain health and coloration.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, primarily found around the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical reef areas of Southeast Asia.
- Appearance
- A medium-sized angelfish with predominantly dark blue to blue-black coloration on the body and head. The tail (caudal fin) is distinctively yellow or golden-yellow, providing the species' common name. The body displays subtle vertical barring or banding patterns, and the dorsal and anal fins are edged in lighter colors.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet), fin rot, nutritional deficiencies if diet is inadequate
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 9
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