Description
Appearance
Bluish body with black accents on its fins. Males have stripes on its lower half of body and a single yellow stripe near its tail.
Care Level
Difficult
Diet
Omnivore; spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other quality meaty foods.
Minimum Tank Size
125 gal.
Growth Size
6”
Facts
The Watanabei Angelfish are considered reef safe with caution--take caution that on occasion they may nip at coral or clams. They are semi-aggressive in temperament, but males are hostile towards each other and will fight to the death--only one male per tank is recommenced. They are deep water fish and should be acclimated in a dimly lit tank.
(Genicanthus watanabei)
Bluish body with black accents on its fins. Males have stripes on its lower half of body and a single yellow stripe near its tail.
Care Level
Difficult
Diet
Omnivore; spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other quality meaty foods.
Minimum Tank Size
125 gal.
Growth Size
6”
Facts
The Watanabei Angelfish are considered reef safe with caution--take caution that on occasion they may nip at coral or clams. They are semi-aggressive in temperament, but males are hostile towards each other and will fight to the death--only one male per tank is recommenced. They are deep water fish and should be acclimated in a dimly lit tank.
(Genicanthus watanabei)
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Recently Swam By!
You may also like
Our Suppliers
As part of our commitment to quality, Into the Blue fish undergo vigorous screening by qualified marine specialists to ensure only the healthiest species are delivered to our customers. Fish are treated in premium grade facilities for internal and external parasites, including flukes, lice, nematodes, cryptocaryon, brooklynella hostiles, velvet disease, hole in the head and more. This helps ensure the best success rate in your aquarium environments. Less stress on the fish, the environment, and on you!