Care guide at a glance
Apolemichthys xanthurus
Description
A pale grey-cream angelfish with dark scale edging and a bright yellow tail. Understated, and hardier than most sponge-feeding angels.
Feeding
Omnivorous with a sponge component. Sponge-based angelfish preparations, mysis, clam, dried algae and marine pellets, two or three times daily.
Compatibility
Not reliably reef safe - will sample soft corals, clams and zoanthids. Territorial toward other angelfish.
Behaviour and personality
Cruises steadily, grazing rockwork constantly.
Before you buy
One of the more adaptable Apolemichthys, but still a partial sponge feeder needing a mature tank with live rock. Not safe in a coral-heavy reef.
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