Spotbreast angelfish
(Genicanthus melanospilos)

Description

Spotbreast Angelfish: Your Reef-Safe Beauty Awaits!

Add a touch of vibrant elegance to your marine aquarium with the stunning Spotbreast Angelfish. Known for its distinct sexual dimorphism, this graceful swimmer brings unique coloration and peaceful energy.

Overview
The Spotbreast Angelfish (*Genicanthus melanospilos*) displays remarkable beauty, with males showcasing a bluish-white body adorned with striking reddish-black vertical stripes and yellow-accented fins. Females captivate with a yellow dorsal half transitioning to a bluish-white ventral side, both sexes featuring an elegant swallowtail. These active, mid-water column swimmers forage for zooplankton, adding dynamic movement and visual interest to your established reef or fish-only system.

Care Level
Considered moderately difficult to care for, the Spotbreast Angelfish thrives in well-established aquariums. It exhibits a peaceful temperament, making it an excellent candidate for community tanks. While generally reef-safe, it’s best kept as a single male with multiple females or a mated pair, as males can be territorial towards each other.

Tank Essentials
A minimum tank size of 470 litres (125 gallons) is recommended to provide ample swimming space and accommodate its active nature. Ensure plenty of live rock for hiding spots and grazing opportunities. Maintain stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.4 and temperatures between 23-27°C.

Diet
As an omnivore and planktivore, the Spotbreast Angelfish requires a varied diet. Offer high-quality marine angelfish preparations, Spirulina, marine algae, and meaty foods like mysis and frozen shrimp multiple times daily for optimal health.

Why Buy From Us
When you buy Spotbreast Angelfish online from Corais de Vidro, you invest in healthy aquarium fish nurtured for vitality. Our rigorous quarantine protocols and careful acclimation processes ensure each specimen is robust and ready to thrive in your aquatic environment. We’re dedicated to responsible sourcing and humane shipping, ensuring your new angel arrives safely.

• Scientific Name: Genicanthus melanospilos
• Common Name / Variant: Spotbreast Angelfish
• Maximum Size: 18 cm
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–27°C
• Lifespan: Several years
• Swimming Zone: Mid

Bring home your magnificent Spotbreast Angelfish today and elevate your reef!