French Angelfish
Snapshot: Juveniles sport a sleek, dark brown or black body, with three bold yellow bands running vertically from head to tail. A vibrant yellow band also encircles their mouth. As they mature, their scales have a golden-yellow edge, a stunning contrast against their predominantly black body.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to a whopping 41cm or so! Native to the waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean from Florida south to Brazil. Also found in the tropical waters of the Caribbean. A beloved favorite among aquarists as they watch it transform from juvenile to adulthood.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, or fish-only system. Larger size aquarium needed.
Aquarium set-up: To accommodate its majestic presence, provide a spacious tank with ample live rock for grazing. Angelfish crave cozy hideouts for safety and snoozing. Create their secret sanctuaries in your tank for peace of mind and happy fish.Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: Angelfish are omnivorous champs. Keep 'em happy with a smorgasbord of high-quality marine flakes, nutrient-rich algae like nori, live treats, and frozen crustaceans like brine or mysis shrimp, and top-notch frozen blends.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!