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Species:
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Apolemichthys trimaculatus
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Relative Care Ease:
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Due to its dietary requirement of sponges, its a more difficult angel to keep.
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Minimum tank size
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75 Gallon
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PH & Specific Gravity
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8.1 to 8.4, 1.023 and 1.025
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Recommendations
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This fish enjoys the company of other large peaceful fish, but care should be taken when introducing this shy fish into an established aquarium. The tank should be large, with plenty of hiding and open swimming places.
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Color:
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bright yellow with blue lips, a dark blue-black dorsal spot where the head joins the body, and a light tan spot behind the eyes.
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Reef Compatible:
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May eat some soft corals and nip at large Polyped stony corals, zooanthids and clams.
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Diet:
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As with all large angels, it should have a diet high in protein and sponge, and a variety of different foods. Spirulina and algae based food is important as well.
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Temperament:
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Semi-Agressive
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Origin
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Fiji/Maldives
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The Flagfin Angelfish, also called the Threespot Angelfish, is quite shy when
first introduced. It requires plenty of hiding places in a 75 gallon tank or
larger . Due to its dietary requirement of sponges, its a more difficult angel to
keep. Experienced aquarists may have success by providing a mixed fare of
sponge-containing frozen angelfish rations, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp,
mysid shrimp, a plethora of plant material, and live rock for grazing and hiding.
Approximate Purchase Size:
Small: 2" to 3-1/2"; Medium: 3-1/2" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"