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About Pearl-Scaled Angelfish
A small dwarf angelfish with a distinctive dark body coloration ranging from charcoal to nearly black, with numerous white to pearl-colored spots and scales that give it its common name. The dorsal and anal fins display striking yellow or golden edging. Adults reach approximately 5 inches and have the characteristic angelfish body shape with a single dorsal spine.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia to the Philippines and westward through the Indo-Pacific.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Offer a varied diet of high-quality pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and frozen brine shrimp. Supplement with sponge-based foods and occasional vegetable matter (spirulina, nori) to support natural grazing behavior.
- Max Size
- 5
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Appearance
- A small dwarf angelfish with a distinctive dark body coloration ranging from charcoal to nearly black, with numerous white to pearl-colored spots and scales that give it its common name. The dorsal and anal fins display striking yellow or golden edging. Adults reach approximately 5 inches and have the characteristic angelfish body shape with a single dorsal spine.
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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