Where to buy Japanese Angelfish
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About Japanese Angelfish
Elongated oval shape, vibrant blue-green body with prominent yellow bars and a white stripe along the caudal peduncle (near the tail). Distinctive black spots on dorsal, anal, and caudal fins.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- Elongated oval shape, vibrant blue-green body with prominent yellow bars and a white stripe along the caudal peduncle (near the tail). Distinctive black spots on dorsal, anal, and caudal fins.
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, small crustaceans (such as mysis shrimp), and coral polyps in the wild. In aquariums, they may also consume marine-based seaweed, brine shrimp, and prepared fish foods designed for herbivorous or omnivorous reef fish.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- Centropyge japanese are naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically along the coasts of Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, often at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Japanese Angelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet
- Omnivore
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