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Watanabei Angelfish

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This is one of the few angelfish that display sexual dimorphism. The male fish is an iridescent pale blue colour with the bottom half of the body and anal fin highlighted by long, horizontal dark stripes and one, horizontal orange stripe extending toward the caudal fin.

 

 

 

 

Common Name(s): Watanabei Angelfish, Watanabe's Lyretail Angelfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Genicanthus watanabei
Origin : Fiji, Indonesia
Care Level : Hard
Density : sg 1.020-1.025
Temperature : 72-78° F
Maximum Size: 6"
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Feeding Requirements: Vitamin enriched brine shrimp & finely chopped crustacean flesh, spirulina, marine algae, quality angelfish preparations, mysis etc
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful


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