Are You Planning on Adding Angelfish to Your Saltwater Aquarium? There are a few key points you must keep in mind before adding new angelfish into the tank, provided there is enough space and accommodating tank mates.

Angelfish belong to the Pomacanthidae family of perciform fishes and there are over 80 species with individual characteristics and requirements that make each angelfish species distinct from another. Don’t assume all angelfish are similar; do your research carefully in order to select an ideal species for your tank environment. Some juvenile stages of some species can look quite similar so make sure your species identification at a reputable dealer is correct before purchasing fish for yourself; many are wild-caught which depletes natural resources; whenever possible opt for purchasing from a sustainable dealer and check against CITES list to make sure no endangered species are transported illegally!

Carefully Consider Angelfish Characteristics
Adult Size
When selecting angelfish for your saltwater tank, their adult size should be your top priority. Some dwarf varieties of angelfish will only reach 5 inches (12.5 cm), while larger species could grow as large as 24 inches (60 cm). Naturally, the larger an angelfish is, the more space and resources it will need in order to remain healthy; don’t assume cute little angelfish you find at pet stores will stay this small; perform due diligence to ensure all additions will thrive in your environment and remain happy and healthy long term.

Temperament
Angelfish tend to become more aggressive as their sizes increase; however, there may be exceptions such as certain species or individuals within one species who do not fit this mold. Aggressive species will require significantly more space as many are territorial; tankmates who can hold their own are ideal. Overcrowded environments may lead to fish becoming aggressive if there is not enough room or food; signs of aggression include ramming into other fish to cause them to swim away and knocking other out during feeding sessions.

Diet and Coral Foraging
While angelfish in general are omnivorous and most captive individuals are content eating commercial pellets, some angelfish species may snack on your saltwater corals from time to time – typically smaller dwarf species; it could happen anytime! Even with live rock as opposed to corals you may observe angelfish picking at it occasionally without it posing any health risk to either. Here are a few species which tend to get along better with coral; just don’t expect everyone to read the rule book!

Care Level
Like with most saltwater fish species, angelfish care levels will depend on which species you keep. Marine fish in general tend to be more difficult to care for than freshwater species due to narrower water quality tolerances and specific diet needs. Hardier angelfish species like Flame Angelfish require moderate care while Regal and Emperor Angelfish require expert-only level care – both large species with strong personalities that thrive when kept properly.

Considered Angelfish Species
Dwarf/Small Angelfish Species Smaller angelfish species tend to be more outgoing and get along well with other fish species; however, this is not always true and you could encounter an outgoing species with big personalities! There’s no way of knowing for certain whether your fish’s behavior matches up with its species guidelines; thus it is always wise to purchase from a reliable facility.

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