Yellowtail Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthurus)
1500,00 EGP
Facts
Latin name | Apolemichthys xanthurus – (Bennett, 1833) |
Local name | Yellowtail Angelfish |
Family | Pomacanthidae – Apolemichthys |
Origin | East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, Indonesia |
Max length | 15 cm (5,9″) |
As aquarium fish
Minimum volume | 600 l (158 gal) |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Suitable for aquarium | Suitable with care |
Reef safe | Not reef safe |
Aggressiveness | Might 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 |
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Description
Description
Beware of
Can nibble at clams |
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This species sometimes nibbles at clams including Tridacna species. |
Keep in mind
Hiding places |
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This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium. |
Corals suitable for an aquarium with Angelfish |
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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. |
Tips for keeping Angelfish |
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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 Order of introduction Space 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 |
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Size | S, M, L |
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