Half-banded Angelfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Half-banded Angelfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with most peaceful to semi-aggressive fish. Should be kept singly or in a male-female pair. Multiple males will fight. Avoid keeping with very aggressive species or fin-nippers.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Good water quality and strong water movement are essential. A varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, and frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, spirulina) is crucial for their health and coloration. They are planktivores and appreciate frequent small feedings.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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