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About Goldtail Angelfish
A medium-sized angelfish with a deep blue to dark gray body and striking yellow-gold coloration on the dorsal and caudal fins. The face is typically lighter with subtle blue patterning.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality omnivorous pellets, frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and vegetable matter such as nori or spirulina-based supplements. Offer varied diet 2-3 times daily.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100-gallon tank with established ecosystem • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025, stable conditions • Feed varied diet: quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods (mysis, brine shrimp), macroalgae • Territorial; house singly or with very careful selection; aggressive to similar angels • Excellent hiding spots and live rock essential for acclamation
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands and throughout the central Pacific.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
- Appearance
- A medium-sized angelfish with a deep blue to dark gray body and striking yellow-gold coloration on the dorsal and caudal fins. The face is typically lighter with subtle blue patterning.
- Max Size
- 9
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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