Keyhole Angelfish

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Keyhole Angelfish

This marine aquarium fish is known as Keyhole Angelfish and the correct latin name is Centropyge tibicen. It belongs to the Angelfish family. (e) It's origin is Pacific Ocean. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A semi-aggressive fish.

Keyhole Angelfish can grow up to 19 cm what is approximately 7 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 2280cm2 of water surface which is approximately 353 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Keyhole Angelfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

Keyhole Angelfish picture 1

Keyhole Angelfish picture 2



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