Japanese Masked Angelfish (Genicanthus personatus)
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Japanese Masked Angelfish
Japanese Masked Angelfish
Genicanthus personatus
227 Litres (60 US G.)
17.8-22.9cm (7-9 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
7-10 years
Family
Pomacanthidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Japanese Masked Angelfish, Masked Angelfish
Origin
- Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Have recently been reported from Midway Islands
Sexing
- Sexes exhibit different coloration. Male pearly white with anterior portion of the head, from the snout to just behind the eye, yellow orange; anterior half of the caudal fin black; dorsal and anal fins white with a broad orange band distally; the pectoral and pelvic fins orange. Female pearly white with anterior portion of the head, from the snout to just behind the eye black or gray; anterior half of the caudal fin also black; distal portion of pelvic fins orange.
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful
Diet
- Omnivorous
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment specifics
- Reef tank
Behaviour
- Mixes well
Identification
- Male pearly white with anterior portion of the head, from the snout to just behind the eye, yellow orange; anterior half of the caudal fin black; dorsal and anal fins white with a broad orange band distally; the pectoral and pelvic fins orange. Female pearly white with anterior portion of the head, from the snout to just behind the eye black or gray; anterior half of the caudal fin also black; distal portion of pelvic fins orange.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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