This fish is known as
Ornate Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Genicanthus bellus. It belongs to the
Angelfish family. (
e) It's origin is
East India. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This is a peaceful Angelfish.
Ornate Angelfish can grow up to 18 cm what is approximately 7 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 2160cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 334 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Ornate 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
Female
Male
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Document modified on Mon Dec 10 13:36:51 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 10 13:36:51 UTC 2007
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