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About Black-Spot Angelfish
The Black-Spot Angelfish displays a distinctive pale yellow or whitish body with dark vertical stripes and a characteristic black spot (ocellus) near the dorsal fin. The fish has an elliptical, compressed body typical of the genus Genicanthus, with the darker spot pattern being the defining feature that gives the species its common name.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (white spot disease), marine velvet, fin rot, loss of appetite if stressed
- Max Size
- 8.5
- Care Requirements
- • 70-gallon minimum tank (larger preferred for pairs) • pH 8.1–8.3, Salinity 1.023–1.025, Temp 72–78°F • Strong water flow, excellent filtration & skimming • Varied diet: mysis shrimp, spirulina, quality angelfish pellets • Peaceful; pair-compatible; avoid aggressive tank mates
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Indian Ocean through Southeast Asia to the central Pacific. Found in areas including Indonesia, the Philippines, and beyond.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- The Black-Spot Angelfish displays a distinctive pale yellow or whitish body with dark vertical stripes and a characteristic black spot (ocellus) near the dorsal fin. The fish has an elliptical, compressed body typical of the genus Genicanthus, with the darker spot pattern being the defining feature that gives the species its common name.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet Details
- Offer a varied diet including both meaty foods (such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans) and vegetable matter (nori seaweed, spirulina). Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions to maintain health and coloration.
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