Masked Angelfish / Genicanthus Personatus

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Masked Angelfish / Genicanthus Personatus

Female
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Male
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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Genicanthus Personatus

COMMON NAME - Masked Angelfish

SIZE - 8.2" (21 cm )

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 135 US Gal (511 L) Temp. 70 - 75 F (21 - 24 c)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Fresh clams, fresh Tuna flesh, live (tiny) shrimp, Small Masked Angels may feed aquarium fare more easily.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Usually not aggressive, In natural habitat feeds on benthic macro algae, diatoms, detritus, crustaceans, hydrozoans, fish larvae, fish effs, and fish scales. Add to reef with caution.

CAPTIVE CARE - Note lower temperatures, usually not aggressive, only one male to a tank with several females. often reluctant to eat.
 

Managing real reef risks: Do you pay attention to the dangers in your tank?

  • I pay a lot of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 61 47.3%
  • I pay a bit of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 41 31.8%
  • I pay minimal attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 19 14.7%
  • I pay no attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 7 5.4%
  • Other.

    Votes: 1 0.8%
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