This species is known as
Singapore Angel, Vermiculated Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Angelfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Might be aggressive, however it’s peaceful in general.
Vermiculated 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 fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (
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 Vermiculated 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.
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Document modified on Sun Dec 16 16:38:36 UTC 2007
Document created on Sun Dec 16 16:38:36 UTC 2007
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