Scribbled Angelfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Scribbled Angelfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other large, semi-aggressive fish. Can be housed with other angelfish if introduced carefully and in a very large system. Not reef-safe; will nip at corals and sessile invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet is crucial, including high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, spirulina-enriched foods), and fresh vegetable matter. Good water quality and strong filtration are essential. Provide plenty of open swimming space.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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