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Vermiculated Angelfish

Singapore Angelfish

Family: PomacanthidaePicture of a Vermiculated Angelfish or Singapore AngelfishChaetodontoplus mesoleucus
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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... (more)  topbanana

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

For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium


Geographic Distribution
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
Data provided by FishBase.org
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Actinopterygii
  • Order: Perciformes
  • Family: Pomacanthidae

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.

Author: David Brough. CFS.


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Lastest Comments on Vermiculated Angelfish

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ;]

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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

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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.

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