This species is known as
Scribbled Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Chaetodontoplus duboulayi. It belongs to the
Angelfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is semi-aggressive.
Scribbled Angelfish can grow up to 28 cm what is approximately 11 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3360cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 520 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are 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 Scribbled 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.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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Document modified on Sun Sep 28 8:43:03 UTC 2008
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