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About Guinean Angelfish
Holacanthus africanus is a moderately sized pomacanthid with a laterally compressed body and bright yellow-orange coloration. The fish displays dark vertical bars or stripes across its body, and the gill plates and fins typically show lighter yellow or cream-colored markings. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated and rounded.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Holacanthus africanus is a moderately sized pomacanthid with a laterally compressed body and bright yellow-orange coloration. The fish displays dark vertical bars or stripes across its body, and the gill plates and fins typically show lighter yellow or cream-colored markings. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated and rounded.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Difficulty Level
- Guinean Angelfish are challenging for most hobbyists due to their specific water-quality needs, tendency toward parasitic infection, and semi-aggressive territorial behavior. They require a well-established 125+ gallon tank with excellent filtration and regular water maintenance.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet Details
- In captivity, offer a varied diet of quality marine flakes, pellets, and frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped marine vegetation. Feed 2–3 times daily, adjusting portions based on appetite and tank bioload.
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Max Size
- 9
- Care Level
- Hard
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
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