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Melas Angel
Centropyge tibicen
Identification: The Melas Angelfish, also referred to
as the Keyhole Angelfish , or Tibicen Angelfish, is one of the
largest of the Centropyge genus. Primarily blackish blue. The
pelvic and lower portion of the anal fins are yellow. The egg-shaped,
white vertical bar found in the mid-central body area gives it
its name.
Recommended Tank size: Provide
a 50 gallon or larger tank . It should have large amounts of
live rock for hiding and grazing.
Reef Compatibility: A
good grazer, it will also feed on filamentous algae and
diatoms. It may nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates)
and clam mantles.
Food and diet: Its diet should
also include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish
preparations, mysid or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.
Feed 2-3 times daily. |
