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Indian Yellow-Tail AngelfishFamily: Pomacanthidae
What a subtle beauty this Indian Yellow-tail Angelfish has!For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Apolemichthys xanthurus |
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Maintenance:
It is important that you feed angelfish all kinds of live,
frozen, and prepared formula foods. Best to feed small amounts several
times a day. A good formula that can be made at home consists of mussels,
shrimp, squid, and spinach.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Indian Yellow-tail Angelfish are found in the western Indian
Ocean around Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the east coast of India. Commonly
at depths of 5-20 meters (16-66 ft.).
Foods:
See 'maintenance' above.
Social Behaviors:
Can be found singly, in pairs, or small groups.
Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Not accomplished in captivity. See Breeding
Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish
lies between 75 and 79 degrees.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Indian Yellow-tail Angelfish adults can grow to 15 cm (6
inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 30 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements.
Availability:
This fish is available from time to time and is moderately priced.
Comments from people who have kept this fish:
I have had an Indian Yellow tail in my mini reef tank with a pair of true percula's. He has always been a real character and feeds greedily. However i have just introduced a splendid leopard wrasse and a purple fire fish. Unfortunately my lovely indain yellow tail has turned into a monster and has worried the purple fire fish to death - literally! He seems to tolerate the wrasse but I am being really careful; and will get the wrasse out at the first sign of trouble. Just a warning should anyone else read this - my angel isn't one and may be a rogue, but he certainly is making this an expensive hobby. :-((
I bought an Indian Yellow Tail or 'Cream' Angelfish 8 weeks ago and I have to say he is a real charachter. He feeds on most things - vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp, together with most types of prepared sea weeds. 'He' also grazes constantly off algae in my mini reef. One word of caution - he thinks he owns the tank!! he tolerates my pair of true percula anemonoefish (in the tank before him), but 'bullies' my purple fire fish and vermiculated leopard wrasse (added after).
I recently brought one to cycle my 50 gal. I nickname him "CHECKERS" and i will say 1 thing about this fish,it is very hardy and eats just about anything.
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Author: David Brough. CFS.
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