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Threespot Angelfish (Apolemichthys trimaculatus)

Price range: 3250,00 EGP through 3750,00 EGP

VariationStatusPrice
Small / JuvenileOut of Stock3250,00 EGP
Medium / AdultOut of Stock3750,00 EGP
Large / AdultOut of Stock3750,00 EGP

Fish Description

Facts
Latin NameApolemichthys trimaculatus - (Cuvier, 1831)
Local NameThreespot Angelfish
FamilyPomacanthidae - Apolemichthys
OriginEast Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, Indonesia, Central/West Pacific
Max length26 cm (10,2")
As Aquarium Fish
Minimum volume1100 l (290 gal) ?
"Minimum volume" indicates the size of the tank needed to house this species under optimal conditions.
This is based on a medium size animal, which you want to keep for several years.
It might be possible to keep smaller specimens for a limited period in a smaller tank.
A larger tank might be needed for fully-grown specimens.
HardinessAverage ?
"Hardiness" indicates how resistant this species is to disease and how well i tolerates bad conditions in general.
Some species doesn't handle transportation very well, but that doesn't mean that the species isn't hardy under the right conditions.
Suitable for AquariumExperience, preparation and extra care required  ?
In this case, a "normal" aquarium is a reef aquarium with mixed corals or a fish only aquarium with an approximately salinity of 1.026 (sg) and a temperature close to 26°C.
Species requiring more than a 4000-liter tank are considered not suitable for home aquarium.
Special aquariums may cover tanks with low salinity, sub-tropical temperature, deep sand bed, sea grass etc.
Reef safeNot reef safe  ?
Always reef safe: No sources indicate that this species will harm corals or other invertebrates.
Often reef safe: Only a few aquarists has reported problems keeping this species with corals and other invertebrates.
Reef safe with caution: This species may be a threat to some types of invertebrates.
Reef safe with luck: Most specimens will harm corals and/or other invertebrates, but you might be lucky.
Not reef safe: This species is a threat to most corals and/or other invertebrates.
AggressivenessMight be aggressive towards similar species
Feed
Recommended

Larger crustaceans (Shrimp, crabs...)
Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori)
Microalgea (Eg. spirulina)
Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia...)
Sponges

Mostly

Large polyp stone coral (LPS)
Other invertebrates
Soft coral

الوصف

Beware of

Can nibble at clams
This species sometimes nibbles at clams including Tridacna species.
Difficult to keep
It is recommended that this species be kept by experienced aquarists as it requires specialized food for its continual survival.

Keep in mind

Requires a varied diet

This species must be fed with an appropriately varied diet.

Acclimitises best as a juvenile
This species will better acclimatize to the aquarium`s condition if introduced, when young.
Very small individuals can be very delicate.
Well established aquarium with algae

These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones.

If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina.

Hiding places

This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium.

Docile
This species is very shy and docile, so one should be careful when keeping it with more aggressive fish.
Initially shy
This species can be very shy when first introduced into a new aquarium.
More aggressive fish can be introduced after this species has acclimatized.
Corals suitable for an aquarium with Angelfish
It can be a challenge to keep corals together with Angelfish, since the latter eat most soft corals and LPS. Especially Zoathus are swiftly eaten by the larger species.
It is however possible to build up a mixed coral aquarium with Angelfish. If some of the following corals are choosen there is a good chance the Angelfish will leave them alone; Hammer corals, Bubble corals, Star polyps, Disc anemones and others. Most of the SPS corals can be kept with Angelfish.
Tips for keeping Angelfish
It is possible to keep various different sizes of Angelfish in the same aquarium, but it means that one must choose species with care and that the conditions in the tank are optimum.
Here are some suggestions to increase the chances of success:
Choice of species
It is important not to choose species that are too similar, the greater the variance, the larger the chance of success. It is also advantageous to choose fish of different sizes. Two young Angelfish of the same same size and pattern for example are a bad idea. One should of course avoid the most aggressive species.
Order of introduction
It is a good idea to make a wishlist and choosing the order so, that the least aggressive are introduced first.
When adding similar sized Ange fish it works best if they are introduced simultaneously.
Space
There should be enough space in the aquarium, but it is difficult to give specific advice. Of course there are exceptions to the table below as to just how big a tank should be in order to stand a good chance of success. Space itself is not enough, there should also be sufficient hiding places so the fish do not have to fight over these.
100 gal (400 liters): Several small Angelfish (<15cm) can live together.
240 gal (900 liters): Several medium Angelfish (< 20cm) can live together.
400 gal (1500 liters): Several large Angelfish (<25cm) can live together.
Food and water quality
It is always helpful to give the fish a varied diet, so they can withstand the occasional stress situation when for example new fish are introduced. Water quality must also be very high, so that the fish do not get stressed for that reason either.

Additional information

Size

Small, Medium, Large

Age Stage

Juvenile, Adult

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