Swallowtail Angel

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Latin Name: Genicanthus melanospilos
Common Name(s): Swallowtail Angelfish, Spotbreast Angelfish, Blackspot Angelfish
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 9"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Reef Safe: Use Caution
UV Required: Yes
Protein Skimmer Required: Yes
Foods: Vitamin C soaked ABN Chromo Pellets, Marine Flakes, Mysis, Brine, Bloodworm,  Reef Frenzy, Multipack, Angel & Butterfly Mix, Marine Cuisine, Arctic Pods, Beta-Brine, ROE, Seaweed

Description: The female Swallowtail Angel is known for its yellow dorsal and light-blue ventral coloration with a flared caudal fin. The male typically sports a light blue body with dark-blue vertical striping, and yellow accents. This angel is one of the best species to try in a reef tank, since they typically don't eat coral. In the wild, this species of angelfish typically live in harems. A harem can be achieved in a large home aquarium by adding a group of females, and the most dominant individual will transition into a male. A UV sterilizer and Protein Skimmer is required as this fish is prone to disease. Feeding Vitamin C on pellets everyday can help prevent diseases.