Yellowfin Angelfish
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Yellowfin Angelfish Environment
The Yellowfin Angelfish thrives in specific coral reef environments:- Habitat: It inhabits coral rubble on outer reef slopes and at the bases of drop-offs.
- Depth: Typically found between 10 and 70 feet (3 to 20 meters).
- Primary Food Sources: Algae, worms, and crustaceans.
Yellowfin Angelfish Diet
To maintain optimal health, provide the following diet:- Key Foods:
- Spirulina
- Marine algae
- Top-quality angelfish-based preparations containing sponge matter
- Brine shrimp
- Mysis shrimp
- Other meaty products
- Feeding Schedule: Aim for two feedings per day. Consistent feeding helps prevent the fish from nipping at stony and soft corals and other invertebrates.
Yellowfin Angelfish Overview
The Yellowfin Angelfish, also known as the Moonbeam Angelfish, stands out for its unique coloration:- Appearance:
- Body Color: Dark brown with metallic navy-blue vertical bars.
- Pectoral Fins: Showy yellow fins that resemble moonbeams against a dark background.
- Tank Requirements:
- Size: Minimum of a 70-gallon tank.
- Habitat Needs: Provide plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing.
- Behavior:
- Compatibility: Avoid housing with other dwarf angelfish or similar species.
- Reef Compatibility: Exercise caution when introducing to a reef aquarium, as it may nip at stony and soft corals.
- Breeding: Difficult to breed in an aquarium, with no noticeable color differences between males and females.
Purchase Sizes
- Small: 1" to 2"
- Medium: 2" to 3"
- Large: 3" to 4"
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