Hey guys, a while back I was very interested in the Genicanthus genus of angelfish but recently I found that my LFS gets these Captive-Bred Scribbled Angelfish, presumably specimens from Bali Aquarich or another Indonesian breeder. I am seriously considering one but I would love to know more about this species. Captive-bred and an impressive looking fish are a double winner for me.
1. How would you rate the general hardiness and disease resistance of this species?
2. They’re sold at 2-3” at my LFS, would that be too small for the specimen to survive?
3. Do they have any specialized feeding requirements or are they general omnivores?
4. What is their temperament like? Are they aggressive? How active are they?
5. Are they reef safe at all? I plan to keep it well fed if I get one but I still want to know. I am going softies only for the first 6-12 months, but if all goes well I will be moving onto some simple LPS as well.
6. My tank is a custom built 183-gallon, 1.8m by 0.7m by 0.55m. Will the dimensions be enough to hold the angel for the entirety of its 15+ (presumably) year lifespan, with the following tankmates? (I have revised my stocking approach by cutting down on the number of big fish and replacing them with smaller fish):
4 Pajama Cardinalfish (3.5”) 20.5 body lengths, 8 body widths=28.5x2 = 57 body lengths round tank
2 common Ocellaris Clownfish (pair) (3”) 24 body lengths, 9.3 body widths=33.3 x2= 66.6 body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Watchman Goby (4”)- no shrimp because of Hawkfish 18 body lengths, 7 body widths=25 x2= 50 body lengths round tank
1 Royal Gramma (3”) 24 body lengths, 9.3 body widths=33.3x2=66.6 body lengths round tank
1 Flame Hawkfish (4”) 18 body lengths, 7 body widths=25 x2=50 body lengths round tank
1 One Spot Fox Face (8”) 9 body lengths, 3.5 body widths=12.5 x2=25 body lengths round tank
1 Flame Angel (4”) 18 body lengths, 7 body lengths=25 x2=5” body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Candy Hogfish (4”) 18 body lengths, 7 body lengths=25 x2= 50 body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Tang (8”) 9 body lengths, 3.5 body widths=12.5 x2= 25 body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Eye Kole Tang (7”) 10.2 body lengths, 4 body widths=14.2 x2=28.4 body lengths round tank
1 Black and White Bannerfish (8.5”)- Originally had the Marine Betta in this spot but WWM thinks the Heniochus is a better idea. I love the Betta, but WWM thinks its need for a hiding place won’t be too compatible with my more free swimming fish. 8.47 body lengths, 3.3 body widths=11.77 x2= 23.54 body lengths round tank
Finally, if I add the Scribbled Angelfish (10”)- 7.2 body lengths, 2.8 body widths=10 x2= 20 body lengths round tank
Would it be too cramped in my tank? Would it have any aggression issues with my other fish? (Captive Bred is the main reason why I’m getting this over the Genicanthus angels). Also would love for you guys to point out any compatibility issues if there would be any. Thanks.
1. How would you rate the general hardiness and disease resistance of this species?
2. They’re sold at 2-3” at my LFS, would that be too small for the specimen to survive?
3. Do they have any specialized feeding requirements or are they general omnivores?
4. What is their temperament like? Are they aggressive? How active are they?
5. Are they reef safe at all? I plan to keep it well fed if I get one but I still want to know. I am going softies only for the first 6-12 months, but if all goes well I will be moving onto some simple LPS as well.
6. My tank is a custom built 183-gallon, 1.8m by 0.7m by 0.55m. Will the dimensions be enough to hold the angel for the entirety of its 15+ (presumably) year lifespan, with the following tankmates? (I have revised my stocking approach by cutting down on the number of big fish and replacing them with smaller fish):
4 Pajama Cardinalfish (3.5”) 20.5 body lengths, 8 body widths=28.5x2 = 57 body lengths round tank
2 common Ocellaris Clownfish (pair) (3”) 24 body lengths, 9.3 body widths=33.3 x2= 66.6 body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Watchman Goby (4”)- no shrimp because of Hawkfish 18 body lengths, 7 body widths=25 x2= 50 body lengths round tank
1 Royal Gramma (3”) 24 body lengths, 9.3 body widths=33.3x2=66.6 body lengths round tank
1 Flame Hawkfish (4”) 18 body lengths, 7 body widths=25 x2=50 body lengths round tank
1 One Spot Fox Face (8”) 9 body lengths, 3.5 body widths=12.5 x2=25 body lengths round tank
1 Flame Angel (4”) 18 body lengths, 7 body lengths=25 x2=5” body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Candy Hogfish (4”) 18 body lengths, 7 body lengths=25 x2= 50 body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Tang (8”) 9 body lengths, 3.5 body widths=12.5 x2= 25 body lengths round tank
1 Yellow Eye Kole Tang (7”) 10.2 body lengths, 4 body widths=14.2 x2=28.4 body lengths round tank
1 Black and White Bannerfish (8.5”)- Originally had the Marine Betta in this spot but WWM thinks the Heniochus is a better idea. I love the Betta, but WWM thinks its need for a hiding place won’t be too compatible with my more free swimming fish. 8.47 body lengths, 3.3 body widths=11.77 x2= 23.54 body lengths round tank
Finally, if I add the Scribbled Angelfish (10”)- 7.2 body lengths, 2.8 body widths=10 x2= 20 body lengths round tank
Would it be too cramped in my tank? Would it have any aggression issues with my other fish? (Captive Bred is the main reason why I’m getting this over the Genicanthus angels). Also would love for you guys to point out any compatibility issues if there would be any. Thanks.
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