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Goldflake Angel,
Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus
| Latin
Name |
Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus
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| Common Name |
Goldflake Angel
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| Also known as |
Gold Spangled Angel
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| Fast Facts |
Popular among rare angelfish enthusists, this species is
among the safer choices for the reef aquarium, other than
members of the genus Centropyge or Genicanthus.
Does well in captivity like the closely related but rarer
Griffis Angel. The Goldflake Angel is ususlly around
3"-4", rarely are they much larger or smaller. This is
generally an exceptionally passive fish and it should be
housed only with docile tankmates.
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| Range in Nature |
Central Pacific |
| Minimum Aquarium
Size |
55 |
| Diet and Feeding |
Omnivore, grazer, offer sponge based
prepared diets and lots of algae |
| Ease of Care(5=easy,
1=difficult) |
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| Reef Aquarium
Compatibility |
Although certainly not without risk, this
is among the safer "full sized" angels that is frequently
kept in reef aquariums. |
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