Bellus Angelfish (Genicanthus bellus)
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Bellus Angelfish
Male Bellus Angelfish
Genicanthus bellus
379 Litres (100 US G.)
15-18 cm (5.9-7.1")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-26.7°C (72 -80 °F)
8-12 °d
1:3 M:F
10-15 years
Family
Pomacanthidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Bellus Angelfish, Ornate Angelfish, Bellus Lyretail Angelfish
Origin
- Eastern Indian Ocean: Cocos-Keeling Atoll. Pacific Ocean: Philippines, Palau, Guam, Cook Island and the Society Islands. Recently reported from Tong.
Sexing
- One of the few angelfish displaying sexual dimorphism. The male is an iridescent pale white and blue, with the lower half of the body and anal fin highlighted by long, horizontal blue stripes and one, yellow to orange stripe extending toward the caudal fin and edging the dorsal fin. The female is an iridescent pale white and blue and black with a yellow/orange dorsal fin and lateral stripe running from gills to tail.
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful.
Diet
- Omnivorous.
Feeding regime
- Daily.
Environment specifics
- Reef tank.
Behaviour
- Mixes well. Avoid multiple males as this can lead to fighting.
Identification
- See sexing.
Notes
- While all marine angelfish are protogynous hermaphrodites, the males of this species are able to revert to females if none are present.
Pictures
Female
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)
