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Indian Yellowtail Angelfish / Apolemichthys Xanthurus
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Apolemichthys Xanthurus
COMMON NAME - Indian Yellowtail Angelfish
SIZE - 7.9" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal (284 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet, meaty foods, marine algae, occasionally frozen sponge containing Angel food preparation.
REEF COMPATIBILITY - May nip sessile invertebrates, stony and soft corals, clam mantles.
CAPTIVE CARE - Readily adjusts to aquarium life. Sponges for a large portion of its natural diet, but, it can be switched to other foods, only one per tank, very active not suitable for a peaceful community tank, can be aggressive to related forms of fishes introduced after it is settled in and should be the last fish added.
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Apolemichthys Xanthurus
COMMON NAME - Indian Yellowtail Angelfish
SIZE - 7.9" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal (284 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet, meaty foods, marine algae, occasionally frozen sponge containing Angel food preparation.
REEF COMPATIBILITY - May nip sessile invertebrates, stony and soft corals, clam mantles.
CAPTIVE CARE - Readily adjusts to aquarium life. Sponges for a large portion of its natural diet, but, it can be switched to other foods, only one per tank, very active not suitable for a peaceful community tank, can be aggressive to related forms of fishes introduced after it is settled in and should be the last fish added.
