Saltwater
Yellow-ear angelfish
Apolemichthys xanthotis
Pomacanthidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 20 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 192 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Somalia, Sudan, and 1 more country.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits coral-rich areas. Often in pairs or small groups. Probably feeds on algae, sponges, and benthic invertebrates. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Holacanthus xanthotis
In other languages
- Rødehavskejserfisk
- Red Sea 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.