Zebra caudovitatus Angel Pair Genicanthus caudovittatus

Zebra caudovitatus Angelfish Pair

  The Zebra caudovitatus Angelfish is a reef-safe pair of pomacanthiae angelfish that are found in the Indian Ocean region. They are commonly known to be strong swimmers in reef environments and in their natural habitat. The Zebra Angelfish is a dependable option within most fish lineups, and add water movement without overwhelming the tank setup.  

Size and Appearance

  The males have blue and white bodies with vertical, thin dark black and brown bars. They feature a black band at the bottom of their dorsal fin. Females have pink-ish, light grey with a dark mask over the eyes and black margins on the bottom and top of their forked, yet long tail. In time they can be known to reach a size of up to 7.9 inches in length.    

Care Facts & Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Behavior: peaceful
• Coloration: Yellow, Brown, Black, and White
• Body Form: Stocky but agile
• Feeding Type: Omnivore
• Reef Safe: Yes
• Water Parameters: 8.1 to 8.4 pH, 72 to 78 degrees Farenheit, and 1.02 to 1.025 water density
• Maximum Size: 7.9 inches
• Geographic Origin: Indian Ocean
• Family Classification: Pomacanthidae
• Scientific Name: Genicanthus caudovittatus

Behavior and Reef Compatibility

• Active Swimming: They require a good amount of open swimming space in the aquarium to thrive.
• Temperament: They are peaceful but they can be initially shy in nature, and prefer to live in small groups or pairs.
• Reef Safe: They are reef safe for aquariums; they feed in the water column rather than on corals.
• Pairing: They are often sold as mated pairs (male-female) or single, small-gender groups, through the changing of sex from frmale to male is possible

Tank Requirements:

• Diet: Requires mix of frozen foods like brine and mysis shrimp, plaktivores, and higher-quality pellets.
• Tank Sizing: Larger tanks are preferred. 100 gallon minimum with a 200 gallon or more threshold.
• Lighting: Standard reef lighting setups, white lighting is preferred.

 

Size Selection Guide

 

• Small: under 1"
• Medium: 1 to 2"
• Large: 2 to 3"
• XL: 3 to 4"

Average purchase sizing is very dependant on the collections of fish currently being caught in the region. Sizing can be known to vary.