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Vermiculated Angelfish

Singapore Angelfish

Family: PomacanthidaeChaetodontoplus mesoleucusPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy Frank Schneidewind

The Vermiculated Angel or Singapore Angel is gorgeous, but it can be a difficult fish to keep.

For more Information on keeping saltwater fish see:
Marine Aquarium Basics: Guide to a Healthy Saltwater Aquarium

Maintenance difficulty: The Vermiculated Angel or Singapore Angel is moderately difficultto 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 minimum30 gallon aquarium is recommended.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong No special requirements.

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Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom No special requirements.

Availability: This fish is generally available from time to time.

References

• Animal-World References: Marine and Reef
• Helmut Debelius, Rudie H. Kuiter, World Atlas of Marine Fishes, Hollywood Import & Export, Inc., 2006
• Scott W. Michael, Angelfishes & Butterflyfishes: Reef Fishes Series , Microcosm Ltd, 2004
• Mark Allen, Roger Steene, Gerald R. Allen, Guide to Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes, Odyssey Publishing, 1998
• Dr. Warren E. Burgess, Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod, Raymond E. Hunziker III, Dr. Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes, T.F.H Publications inc., 1990
• Roger Steene, Gerald R. Allen, Hans A. Baensch, Butterfly and Angelfishes of the World, Volume 1, John Wiley & Sons, 1980

Author: David Brough CFS

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topbanana - 2010-09-29 Mine has been great, was very thin when bought, so tried a tiny bit of formula one flake within 5 mins of going into tank, had it away, and is getting bigger and bigger by the day. Eats anything and everything. He /she made instant friends with my cinnibar clownfish, and they are always together. Reply

justin h - 2008-01-01 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. Reply

Anonymous - 2007-07-27 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. Reply

Anonymous - 2006-10-17 it start eating after 3 days. I offered shrimp pieces and than it started to eat anything; like pellets, flakes, even freeze dried worms ;] Reply

Tara - 2006-09-18 My singapore angel, Bella, would only eat in private for about 3 days, but now she rules the tank, showing off whenever possible Reply

anthony j. keith - 2006-05-31 I have had no problem with my chaemeso angelfish eating, it has eaten well since day one, so far so good. Reply

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