Griffis Angelfish; Marshall Islands Apolemichthys griffisi

Griffis Angelfish Marshall Islands

  The Griffis Angelfish stands out against live rock and coral structures with its coloration and movement. Stable angelfish environments help support long-term acclimation. This variant hails from the Marshall Islands, off the coast of the central Pacific Ocean. The Griffis does well to adapt to aquarium life. It requires at least a 100-gallon system or larger to be happy. This allows it to experience conditions it would find in its ocean habitat.    Once your tank setup is established, the Griffis can become territorial. This can be countered by the presence of other peaceful to semi-aggressive angelfish in the tank.  

Information and Care Level of the Griffis Angelfish

• Difficulty of Care: Moderate
• Aggression: Somewhat aggressive
• Primary Coloration: Black and White
• Feeding Behavior: Omnivore
• Foods to feed: Spriulina, microalgae, high-quality preparations, and mysis or frozen shrimp
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4
• dKH: 8 to 12
• Temperature: 72 to 78 degrees Farenheit
• Taxonomic Family: Pomacanthidae
• Scientific Name: Apolemichthys griffisi
• Max Size: 10 inches
• Smallest recommended Tank Size: 100 gallons
• Largest recommended Tank Size: 150 gallons or more

 

Approximate Purchase Size

• Small: 1" to 2"
• Small-medium: 2" to 3"
• Medium: 3" to 4";
• Mediu-large: 4" to 5"
• Large: 5" to 6"
• XLarge: 6" to 7"

Sizing is subject to change based on the wild-caught collections coming in.