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Genicanthus caudovittatus
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| Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish | |
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| Male Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish | |
| Species | Genicanthus caudovittatus |
| Family | Pomacanthidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 340.687 liters 340,687.06 mL 90 US Gallons (340.7L) |
| Size | 15.24 cm
5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
2-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish, Japanese Swollowtail Angelfish, Zebra Angelfish, Black Spot Angelfish, Blackspot Angelfish, Blackspot Lyretail Angelfish, Spotbreast Angelfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Centropyge caudovittatus, Geniacanthus melanospilus, Genicanthus melanospilus, Holacanthus caudibicolor, Holacanthus caudovittatus, Holacanthus melanospilos, Holacanthus zebra
[edit] Sexing
- Females will have a yellow stripe on their backs and a light blue body with a black and blue tail, males will be similar but with thick black lines on their bodies.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- One of the few reef-safe Angelfish, should not nip at corals or invertebrates. Works well in a mated pair, or in a school if the tank is large enough.
[edit] Diet
- Algae, sponge, and other prepared foods. Accepts small pellets and frozen food as well.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a mature reef tank with plenty of live rock for grazing. Hiding places should also be provided within the rock work.
[edit] Behaviour
- A relatively peaceful Angelfish which will spend most of its time grazing the live rock.
[edit] Identification
- Yellow on the top with blue bodies, the females will have black stripes on the tail and the males on the body. See sexing.
[edit] Pictures
 Female |
