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Japanese Swallowtail Angel
Identification: Also
called the Blackspot Angelfish, Blackspot Lyretail Angelfish,
and Spotbreast Angelfish. The Swallowtail Angelfish is one of
the few angelfish to exhibit dramatic sexual dimorphism. The
female is yellow dorsally, and light blue ventrally. The caudal
fin is marine-blue highlighted by a dark, blue-black edging on
the top and bottom. The male is a pale yellow, with multiple
thin, dark, vertical stripes.
Tank Size: A minimum of a 100
gallon tank or larger with lots of hiding places and live rock
for grazing will offer an environment in which to thrive.
Reef Compatibility: An exception
to most angelfish, the Blackspot Angelfish will make a good reef
dweller, and will not nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates).
It is also more peaceful and may be kept as a mated pair, or
in schools.
Feeding and diet: The diet of
the Blackspot Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae,
high-quality angelfish preparations, and finely shaved mysid
or frozen shrimp. |
