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Three-spot Angelfish

Flagfin Angelfish

Family: PomacanthidaeApolemichthys trimaculatus

   Can you guess how the Three-spot Angelfish got it's name?

   The Three-spot Angelfish is so called because of the two lateral spots just behind the gill covers (hard to see in this photo) and the spot on the forehead!

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

Geographic Distribution Apolemichthys trimaculatus Data provided by FishBase.org Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Pomacanthidae

Maintenance difficulty:    The Three-spot Angelfish is moderately difficult to keep.

Maintenance:    Because the Three-spot Angelfish is a medium hard to keep angelfish, it should be offered as much variety and live foods as possible to get it to eat properly.

   Roger C. Steenes' book, Butterfly and Angelfishes of the World, suggests "the tank walls should be covered with algae and the hobbyist should offer mysis, artemia (frozen), flake food, freeze dried red mosquito larvae, and enchytrae."

Habitat: Natural geographic location:    These Three-spot Angelfish are found throughout the Indo-Australian Archipelago, the Phillipines, and in the Indian Ocean to the African coast.

Natural Foods:    Not found.

Social Behaviors:    Not found. Should be peaceful in the aquarium.

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:   These Three-spot Angelfish reach a maximum size of about 6 inches (15 cm).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:    A minimum 40 gallon aquarium is recommended.

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

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

Availability:    The Three-spot Angelfish is generally available from time to time.

Author: David Brough. CFS.

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soldier1stclass - 2010-10-06 According to most websites, the flagfin angelfish is "difficult" level. We added one into our tank, around 4", and it got along just fine with all other fishes. It acclimated well and eats frozen food. He's not aggressive, but swims very fast and that sometimes scares other fishes (maybe because he is the biggest in size). Other than that, he's one beautiful addition to the tank. Not as difficult as I expected... Reply

Anonymous - 2009-12-06 I have had a Flagfin Angelfish for about a year now in a 70 gallon FOWLR; no problems whatsoever. Took live foods to get him to eat and eventually got him to eat frozen and now eats all food types even pellets. Very friendly fish and is always out swimming in the open. Reply

brad - 2006-05-30 We have had our three spotted angel with two varieties of clowns and damsels. They all get along quite well. The angelfish feeds well on flakes, brine shrimp and marine greens, and moves well through the 45 gallon tank. Loves to be cleaned by our tiger shrimp who tends to hide from the three spotted angel. Reply

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