Description
The Maculosus Angelfish is a striking large marine angelfish known for its deep blue body and distinctive bright yellow patch on its midsection. As it matures, it develops elegant flowing fins and subtle patterning, making it a true showpiece fish. Active and bold, it adds strong visual impact to large marine aquariums.
Native:
Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean.
Lighting:
Moderate to high marine lighting.
Placement:
Mid to upper tank swimmer. Requires large amounts of swimming space along with live rock for grazing and shelter. Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680+ liters).
Temperature:
24–28°C (75–82°F)
Salinity:
1.020–1.025 SG
pH:
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity:
8–12 dKH
Diet:
Omnivore. Feed a varied diet including sponge-based angelfish preparations, marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, and high-quality pellets.
Adult Size:
Up to 50 cm (20 inches)
Care Level:
Moderate to Advanced (due to size and dietary needs)
Compatibility:
Semi-aggressive. Compatible with tangs, triggerfish, larger wrasses, and other robust marine fish.
Not reef-safe — may nip at corals, sponges, and invertebrates.
