This fish is known as
Lamarck’s Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Genicanthus lamarck. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Angelfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Angelfish belongs to peaceful species.
Lamarck's Angelfish can grow up to 20 cm what is approximately 7 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 2400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 372 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Lamarck's 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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
Can be found in the coast parts of it’s origin.
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Document modified on Mon Dec 10 20:58:16 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 10 20:58:16 UTC 2007
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