Black Velvet Angelfish, Gray Poma / Chaetodontoplus Melanosoma

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Black Velvet Angelfish, Gray Poma / Chaetodontoplus Melanosoma

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodontoplus Melanosoma

COMMON NAME - Black Velvet Angelfish (Gray Poma)

SIZE - 6.7" (17 cm )

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 55 US Gal (208 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet, Spirulina, marine algae, Mysid shrimp, various high quality marine meaty food.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - May eat soft corals and nip at large polyped stony corals, Zoanthids, and clam mantles.

CAPTIVE CARE - Keep with non-aggressive tank mates and plenty of hiding places. Will browse on filamentous algae and diatoms growing on hard surfaces.
 

Reefing threads: Do you wear gear from reef brands?

  • I wear reef gear everywhere.

    Votes: 27 15.2%
  • I wear reef gear primarily at fish events and my LFS.

    Votes: 11 6.2%
  • I wear reef gear primarily for water changes and tank maintenance.

    Votes: 1 0.6%
  • I wear reef gear primarily to relax where I live.

    Votes: 24 13.5%
  • I don’t wear gear from reef brands.

    Votes: 103 57.9%
  • Other.

    Votes: 12 6.7%
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