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About Scribbled Angelfish
The Scribbled Angelfish is a striking yellow fish with bold, dark blue or black concentric scribble-like markings covering the body and fins. It has the characteristic deep, laterally compressed body shape of the pomacanthid family, with a pointed snout and a continuous dorsal fin. Adults display intricate wave or maze-like patterns that intensify with age.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea southward to the Great Barrier Reef and northern Australia. Found on coral reef slopes and drop-offs at depths of 10–40 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections (marine ich, fin rot), poor appetite upon introduction, lateral line erosion from stress or poor nutrition
- Diet Details
- Scribbled Angelfish are omnivores that feed on sponges, tunicates, and algae in the wild. In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality angelfish pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and vegetable matter such as nori or blanched spinach several times daily.
- Max Size
- 9
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- The Scribbled Angelfish is a striking yellow fish with bold, dark blue or black concentric scribble-like markings covering the body and fins. It has the characteristic deep, laterally compressed body shape of the pomacanthid family, with a pointed snout and a continuous dorsal fin. Adults display intricate wave or maze-like patterns that intensify with age.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- The Scribbled Angelfish is a challenging species requiring significant experience in reef aquarium keeping. It is prone to parasitic infections, requires excellent water quality, and has specialized dietary needs that demand regular feeding and careful observation.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallons for adequate space and long-term health • pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Strong lighting (metal halide or quality LED) for coloration • Moderate water flow; peaceful community setup with docile tankmates • Feed quality marine flakes, mysis shrimp, spirulina; supplement with vegetable matter
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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