This marine aquarium fish is known as
Flagfin Angel, Three-Spot Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Apolemichthys trimaculatus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Angelfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Angelfish is peaceful towards other tankmates.
Three-Spot Angelfish can grow up to 25 cm what is approximately 9 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 465 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums 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 Three-Spot 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.

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Document modified on Wed Dec 5 9:47:15 UTC 2007
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