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Vermiculated AngelfishSingapore Angelfish Family: Pomacanthidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I had good luck with mine from day one. He ate my aptastia and most of my bubble algae. He does pick at my polyps, but thats about it. Great fish, one of my favorite... (more) justin h 2008-01-01
The Vermiculated Angel or Singapore Angel is gorgeous, though a more difficult fish to keep.For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
Maintenance difficulty:
The Vermiculated Angel or Singapore Angel is moderately difficult to
keep.
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:
The Vermiculated Angel or Singapore Angel are found in the
coastal waters of New Guinea, Indonesia, and Philippines. Commonly at
depths of 2-20 meters (6-66 ft.).
Foods:
See 'maintenance' above.
Social Behaviors:
The Vermiculated Angel or Singapore Angel 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:
Vermiculated Angel or Singapore Angel adults can grow to
18 cm (7 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 generally available from time to time.
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| I had good luck with mine from day one. He ate my aptastia and most of my bubble algae. He does pick at my polyps, but thats about it. Great fish, one of my favorites.
2008-01-01 |
| have had my angel for a couple of weeks. Saw it very little at first but now I see it all of the time. Won't eat with the other of my fish but eats off of the live rock.
2007-07-27 |
| it start eating after 3 days. I offered shrimp pieces and than it started to eat anything; like pellets, flakes, even freeze dried worms ;]
2006-10-17 |
| My singapore angel, Bella, would only eat in private for about 3 days, but now she rules the tank, showing off whenever possible
2006-09-18 |
| I have had no problem with my chaemeso angelfish eating, it has eaten well since day one, so far so good.
2006-05-31 |
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Author: David Brough. CFS.
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