Blue Face Angelfish
Excellent
community tank resident.

Identification: Pomacanthus xanthometopon is known under several
different names in English, including Blue-face Angelfish, Blue-faced
Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Bluefaced Angelfish, Yellow-face
Angelfish, Yellow-faced Angelfish, Yellowface Angelfish, Yellowfaced
Angelfish, and Yellowmask Angelfish. The Blueface Angelfish occurs
in the Indo-Pacific,inhabits lagoon, channels and outer reef
slopes with prolific algae growth. Juvenile specimens are typically
found in shallow waters and are especially common in inshore
caves with algae growth. The juvenile fish is covered in vertical
black, white and sapphire blue stripes. When it reaches a length
of roughly 5 in / 13 cm, it will start changing into its adult
coloration. The body develops a pale yellow shade bluish scales
and the pectoral fin becomes bright yellow. The face of the adult
fish is mottled-blue with small yellow spots and a characteristic
yellow mask extends from eye to eye (but not much beyond each
eye). On the caudal end of the dorsal fin, you can see a black
eyespot.
Recommended
tank size:Ideally, it should be provided with an
established 90+ gallon aquarium setup with a live sand substrate
(they enjoy snacking on benthic invertebrates) and plenty of
live rock for grazing, shelter, and territory. They should also
have plenty of open swimming space and strong water movement
in addition to high intensity lighting.
Reef Compatibility: Will nip at sessile invertebrates such as nudibranchs,
corals, and clams.
Food and
diet: In the aquarium they
should be sustained by a wide selection of live, fresh, or frozen
and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, chopped krill,
chopped clams, chopped squid, marine algae, zucchini, spinach,
romaine lettuce, and quality Spirulina-based flake foods for
angelfish and herbivores. Feed them at least three small meals
a day to help support their fast metabolism. If a specimen doesn't
initially eat during acclimation, they can be enticed with live
brine shrimp, ghost shrimp, and freshly chopped seafood.
Level of
Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time:
3+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small
2" to 3"; Medium 3" to 4"; Large: 4"
to 6" ; XLarge: 6" to 71/2", Show 7-1/2"
to 9" |
Starting at $149.99
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Blue Lined
Angelfish
(Japan)
Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis

Very
Rare - Very Beautiful
Identification:
Found only around Japan,
the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan and Hong Kong, the Blue Striped Angel
(also called the Blue Line Angel), was more available in the
80's, but today there are no regular imports of marine fishes
from its origin, making it rarely seen in the US. Available only
perhaps once yearly, those interested should not hesitate. Chaetodontoplus
septentrionalis adapts to captivity more easily than many other
angels. Mild mannered as angels go.
Recommended
tank size:Ideally, it should be provided with an
established 90+ gallon aquarium setup with a live sand substrate
(they enjoy snacking on benthic invertebrates) and plenty of
live rock for grazing, shelter, and territory. They should also
have plenty of open swimming space and strong water movement
in addition to high intensity lighting.
Reef Compatibility: Will nip at sessile invertebrates such as nudibranchs,
corals, and clams.
Food and
diet: In the aquarium they
should be sustained by a wide selection of live, fresh, or frozen
and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, chopped krill,
chopped clams, chopped squid, marine algae, zucchini, spinach,
romaine lettuce, and quality Spirulina-based flake foods for
angelfish and herbivores. Feed them at least three small meals
a day to help support their fast metabolism. If a specimen doesn't
initially eat during acclimation, they can be enticed with live
brine shrimp, ghost shrimp, and freshly chopped seafood.
Level of
Care: Expert Only, not guaranteed
Acclimaton Time:
3+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small
2" to 3"; Medium 3" to 4"; Large: 4"
to 6" |
Starting at $199.99
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Flagfin
Angelfish
Description: The Flagfin Angelfish, also referred
to as the Threespot Angelfish, Found in the Western Pacific and
along the East African coast. The male is considerably larger
than the female. They are usually imported from Sri Lanka.
Recommended
tank size:Ideally, it should be provided with an
established 90+ gallon aquarium setup with a live sand substrate
(they enjoy snacking on benthic invertebrates) and plenty of
live rock for grazing, shelter, and territory. They should also
have plenty of open swimming space and strong water movement
in addition to high intensity lighting.
Reef Compatibility: Will nip at sessile invertebrates such as nudibranchs,
corals, and clams.
Food and
diet: In the aquarium they
should be sustained by a wide selection of live, fresh, or frozen
and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, chopped krill,
chopped clams, chopped squid, marine algae, zucchini, spinach,
romaine lettuce, and quality Spirulina-based flake foods for
angelfish and herbivores. Feed them at least three small meals
a day to help support their fast metabolism. If a specimen doesn't
initially eat during acclimation, they can be enticed with live
brine shrimp, ghost shrimp, and freshly chopped seafood.
Level of
Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time:
3+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small
2" to 3"; Medium 3" to 4"; Large: 4"
to 6" |
Starting at $79.99
|