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About Masked Angelfish
The Masked Angelfish is a striking deep-water pomacanthid featuring a predominantly white or pale yellow body with a distinctive black mask across the face and upper head region. Adults display elegant coloration with flowing dorsal and anal fins. The species is sexually dimorphic, with males typically displaying more vivid yellow-orange coloring on the face and body compared to females.
Key facts
- Appearance
- The Masked Angelfish is a striking deep-water pomacanthid featuring a predominantly white or pale yellow body with a distinctive black mask across the face and upper head region. Adults display elegant coloration with flowing dorsal and anal fins. The species is sexually dimorphic, with males typically displaying more vivid yellow-orange coloring on the face and body compared to females.
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- The Masked Angelfish is an Expert-level species due to its deep-water origin, highly specific environmental demands, rarity in captivity, and sensitivity to poor water quality. Success requires strict attention to temperature, salinity, and feeding protocols.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality prepared foods (Spirulina-based pellets and flakes), mysis shrimp, and occasional marine algae preparations. Offer food 1–2 times daily in small portions, as wild populations feed opportunistically in deep water.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Origin
- Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and nearby Pacific waters. This species is found at significant depths (typically 200–400 feet) and is restricted to Hawaiian reefs.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with excellent water circulation and stable parameters • Maintain temperature range 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 with precision • Provide caves and dim lighting to mimic deep-water habitat; this species is photosensitive • Feed 1–2 times daily with varied omnivorous diet; may require live foods initially • Do NOT house with aggressive species; keep with peaceful tank mates only
- Care Level
- Expert
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