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Goldflake Angel
| Latin Name | Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus | ||||||
| Common Name | Goldflake Angel | ||||||
| Also known as | Gold Spangled Angel | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE This is a rare and popular item. Be prepared to jump on it immediately when available. Everybody wants this fish! Popular among rare angelfish enthusists, this species is among the safer choices for the reef aquarium, other than members of the genus Centropyge or Genicanthus. Does well in captivity like the closely related but rarer Griffis Angel. The Goldflake Angel is ususlly around 3"-4", rarely are they much larger or smaller. This is generally an exceptionally passive fish and it should be housed only with docile tankmates. |
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| Sizes | Most specimens are around 3"-5" |
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| Range in Nature | Central Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Omnivore, grazer, offer sponge based prepared diets and lots of algae | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Although certainly not without risk, this is among the safer "full sized" angels that is frequently kept in reef aquariums. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Cream Angel, Flagfin Angel, More Angelfish | ||||||
| Availability | Rare and unpredictable, but we get them as often as possible! |
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| Add to Cart | Goldflake Angel
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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