Saltwater
Threespot angelfish
Apolemichthys trimaculatus
Pomacanthidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 26 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 422 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in American Samoa, Australia, China, Christmas Island, France, Guam, India, Indonesia, and 22 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs; found near coral. Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates. Juveniles secretive and occur below 25 m. Adults in small but loose groups at moderate depths. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Holacanthus trimaculatus
In other languages
- Trefläckig Dvärgkejsare
- Blålæbet kejserfisk
- Angelfish, Flagfish, Three spot angel, Three spot angelfish, Three-spot angelfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.