Fish Index: Angelfish

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Waterfall Climbing Cave Fish (Cryptotora thamicola)

The Waterfall Climbing Cave Fish or Cryptotora thamicola is one of the rarest, and most elusive fish in the world! This species is native only to two caves in Thailand! This freshwater fish has specially developed fins with microscopic hooks that allows it to climb up waterfalls and attach itself to the rock in the fast moving waters! It goes by a couple different names including the Cave Angelfish and the Eyeless Cave Fish. Since this Angelfish spends its entire life in darkness, it has lost its pigmentation, as well as its eyes! You can check out this amazing fish in the videos below...

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French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)

The French Angelfish or Pomacanthus paru is a saltwater fish from the family Pomacanthidae. This species of Angelfish inhabits the western Atlantic from Florida and the Bahamas to Brazil. It is also found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. French Angelfish are most often seen in depths of between 2 and 100 m and can grow up to 16" (41 cm). This species is monogamous, staying with the same partner and defending its territory together against other couples. They are often caught around reefs and are considered to be quite tasty.
When these fish are young they act as cleaner fish, removing parasites and other "food" from the bodies of other fish including jacks, snappers, morays, grunts, tangs, and wrasses. The fish that wants to be cleaned does a dance of sorts to let the French Angelfish know they would like to be serviced. You can check out a Tang fish getting cleaned by a juvenile French Angelfish in the video below.
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Scribbled Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus duboulayi)

The Scribbled Angelfish or Chaetodontoplus duboulayi is a beautiful saltwater fish that is found in the Pacific Ocean in and around reefs. This species of Angelfish can grow to about 8-1/2" (220mm) in length and is a fairly popular aquarium fish. Scribbled Angelfish get their name from the dark blue scribbles that cover the majority of their bodies. A dark bar runs across their eyes and their mouths are yellow. They also can be identified by the vertical yellow bar behind their gills and a yellow horizontal stripe that runs across the top of their bodies.

Scribbled Angelfish are omnivorous grazers that will feed on crustaceans, algae, coral polyps and a variety of foods. They are from the Pomacanthidae family of saltwater fishes are are sometimes referred to as Duboulay's Angelfish. These fish require a large aquarium with plenty of hiding spaces. They are considered to be fairly shy at first, but once they grow accustom to their new environment they will be quite active and can even learn to feed right out of the owner's hand! You can check out the Scribbled Angelfish in an aquarium in the video below.

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Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissima)

The Lemonpeel Angelfish or Centropyge flavissima is a popular aquarium fish from the Pomacanthidae family of saltwater fish. This species of Angelfish is found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and can be distinguished from other Angelfish by the blue outlines around its eyes, bottom lip and gill covers.

Lemonpeel Angelfish can grow to about 4" (100cm) in length and are a peaceful aquarium fish that should be fed an omnivorous diet consisting of lots of greens and the occasional meaty snack. Like other Angelfish they are not exactly easy to care for, but their striking appearance still makes them a favorite in the aquarium.

If you check out a Lemonpeel Angelfish in an aquarium in the video below...

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Watanabei Angelfish (Genicanthus watanabei)

The Watanabei Angelfish or Genicanthus watanabei is just one of the many different species of Angelfish in the Pomacanthidae family. This species is one of the few that display sexual dimorphism. (Don't worry I had to look it up too.) This simple means that the male and the female look different from one another. The male Watanabei Angelfish is a pale blue with the lower half of its body highlighted by dark stripes. It also has one orange stripe running horizontally from the middle of its body to its tail. Females are a pale blue as well with a dark dorsal fin and no stripes.

Also known as the Blackedged Angelfish, and the Watanabe's Lyretail Angelfish, these saltwater fish can be kept in an aquarium, but are quite pricey, normally over $100 per fish! They do best in a male/female pair with the following water conditions in a tank of 100 gallons or more, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 and sg 1.020-1.025. Warning: Do not put two males together in the same tank as they will attack each other. A reef aquarium with lots of hiding spaces and live rock should keep them healthy and happy. Feeding the Watanabei Angelfish marine algae, spirulina and frozen shrimp. They can grow to about 6" in maximum length, and are found in the wild in the central and western Pacific Ocean. You can check out a male Watanabei Angelfish in an aquarium in the video below...

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Atlantic Spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber)

The Atlantic Spadefish or Chaetodipterus faber is a sporting fish that is found in the shallow waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. This fish has 2 dorsal fins and 2 anal fins, going by a few different names in the world including Moonfish, Ocean Cobbler, Angelfish, White Angelfish and Three-tailed Porgy. They have a silver flattened body with black vertical lines, that will fade as the fish grows older. This fish will develop trailing anterior lobes as it grows older as well, which gives them the classic Angelfish look. To learn more about the Atlantic Spadefish watch this video!

If you are fishing for the Atlantic Spadefish you will notice that they are much more active in the hot summer months, this makes all the more fun to catch. These fish are not the biggest, only growing to about 20lbs max and 36" in length, but make up for this with their ferocious fighting spirit which makes them a favorite among anglers. Atlantic Spadefish are often found in schools, so if you catch one of these fish, there are often many more in the waters below.

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Flagfin Angelfish (Apolemichthys trimaculatus)

The Flagfin Angelfish or Apolemichthys trimaculatus is a bright yellow saltwater fish with blue lips, and a dark spot above its eyes. This species of Angelfish can be kept in an aquarium of at least 80 gallons and is just one of the over 80 different species of Angelfish in the world. Be careful if you are going to house this with other Angelfish, they can become quite aggressive with towards one another.

Also referred to as the Threespot Angelfish, it is not the easiest fish to care for because of its strict diet. They normally feed on sponges, but some people have gotten them to take to brine shrimp, mysis shrimp and various plant life. Flagfin Angelfish should also have plenty of live rock and lots of places to hide. This will help them live longer, stress free lives. The following aquarium conditions are acceptable, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, and sg 1.020-1.025. The Flagfin Angelfish can reach about 10" in maximum length. You can watch the Flagfin Angelfish swimming in an aquarium in the video below...

Red Stripe Angelfish (Centropyge eibli)

The Red Stripe Angelfish or Centropyge eibli is a very colorful and popular species of Angelfish from the Pomacanthidae family. They go by many different names including Orangelined Angelfish, Blacktail Angelfish, Eibl's Angelfish, Eibl's Pygmy Angelfish and Eibl's Dwarf Angel. This saltwater fish has vertical stripes that are orange or red. The back of its body and caudal fin are black with a brilliant blue outline. You can check out the Red Stripe Angelfish swimming in this brief video below...

If you are going to keep the Red Stripe Angelfish in an aquarium you should have one that is at least 60 gallons. These fish also require live rock to graze on and need to be given plenty of spaces to hide. Red Stripe Angelfish are omnivores that can be fed a variety of foods including Spirulina, marine algae, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, flakes and other meaty items. The following water conditions are acceptable, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, and sg 1.020-1.025.In a natural environment this fish is found in places like the Eastern Indian Ocean and above Australia. Red Stripe Angelfish are often seen alone or in pairs around coral reefs normally around 10-82 feet deep. These fish are somewhat reef compatible and can grow to about 6" in length.

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Black Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

The Black Angelfish or Pterophyllum scalare is one of the most popular and easy to care for freshwater fish in the world. This species of Angelfish has a black body with very long, thin fins. They are not a very large fish, growing to about 6" in maximum length, but as you can see they are as long as they are tall.

If you are thinking of buying a Black Angelfish make sure that you have an aquarium of at least 30 gallons with the following water conditions, 75-82° F, KH 1-5 and pH 5.8-7.0. Like with plenty of other fish, these Angels like to have lots of room for swimming and a few places to hide out in.

This species of Angelfish is considered to be fairly easy to breed. If you have multiple Angelfish, wait till they pair off and then separate them into another aquarium. Be sure there is some sort of flat surface in the tank or the females will not lay their eggs. When the female Black Angelfish does choose a spot, the male performs a rather odd courting dance captured in the video below.

It only takes about 3 days before the eggs hatch and you will see the newborn fry. They should be fed newly hatched brine shrimp until they are able to eat flake foods. Once they grow bigger they develop an omnivorous diet including vegetables and meaty foods. Brine Shrimp and Bloodworms along with flake food is acceptable as well.

POP QUIZ: Can you identify the other species of Angelfish in the video above?

Blueface Angelfish (Euxiphipops xanthometopon)

The Blueface Angelfish or Euxiphipops/Pomacanthus xanthometopon is a color changing fish! When this salt water fish is young it has vertical stripes along its body that are black, blue and white. Once this fish is nearly fully mature though it changes to a light yellow with blue scales and a sharp yellow pectoral fin. When it is older this fish almost looks like it is wearing a blue mask around its face! As you can imagine this fish is simply a delight to watch grow up.

Also known as Yellowface Angelfish or Yellowmask Angelfish, these fish can reach over 1' in length so a minimum of 100 gallon tank is highly recommended along with many hiding places. This fish can be somewhat aggressive so be careful! Generally, it is best to keep only one Angelfish in a tank at a time. The Blueface Angelfish will normally be a bit shy at first, but once comfortable it will become one of the boldest fish in your tank!

This fish is an omnivore should be fed Spirulina, algae, frozen shrimp and other meaty foods. They require a feeding about 3 times a day so be ready for a commitment if you purchase this fish! The Blueface Angelfish has been reported to live over 20 years in the proper aquarium setting.

This saltwater fish requires these water conditions 72-78° F temperature, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, and a PH level of 8.1-8.4.

If you would like to see this fish in action check out the video below...

The Smokey Leopard Veil Angel or Pterophyllum sp. is a quite popular species of freshwater Angelfish. These fish are rather small only growing to about 6" in length. The Smokey Leopard Veil Angel is normally spotted with black, gray and silver. They have very long thin "webbing" which extend out the back of their bodies.

These type of aquarium fish don't need a very large aquarium, anything around 35 gallons or larger will work well. A temperature range of 75-82° F, and a PH level of 5.8-7.0 is recommended. A variety of flake food, vegetables and even meaty foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms can be fed to this easy to care for fish.

The Flame Angelfish or Centropyge loriculus is known best for its striking red and orange coloration along with the vertical black stripes that really make this fish stick out in a crowd. They also have a bit of dark blue at the back of their bodies. This rather small saltwater fish grows to about 4" in maximum length. These Angelfish are a quite popular aquarium fish due to their striking colors, but are a bit more expensive than most.

These fish like many others should be given plenty of hiding spots if kept in captivity. Water temperature of 72-78° F with a PH Level of 8.1-8.4 is highly recommended. The Flame Angelfish is an omnivore that should be fed meaty food and green foods and flakes as well. This fish is reported to live to about 7 years old if properly taken care of. If you would like to buy one or more of these Flame Angelfish you can do so by clicking the picture directly below...

The Asfur Angelfish or Pomacanthus asfur is also known as the Arabian Angelfish, or Crescent Angelfish. It is a popular aquarium fish because of its bright coloration and its hardy nature and easy care level. This species of Angelfish was originally discovered in the Red Sea, but also found in the Indo-Pacific.

Watch out if you are thinking about keeping this fish as a pet, they can be very aggressive toward its own species, unless paired. The Asfur Angelfish feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates in the wild, and greens, pellets, mussels, shrimp, algae, romaine lettuce and flakes in an aquarium setting. This salt water fish can grow to 16" in length and should be kept in a tank that is at least 135 gallons.