Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Japanese Swallowtail 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 reef-safe fish. Avoid very aggressive tank mates or those that might outcompete it for food. Can be kept in pairs or a harem (one male with multiple females) in sufficiently large aquariums.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial. Provide a varied diet including high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and spirulina-based foods. They are prone to stress if housed in too small an environment or with overly aggressive tank mates.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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