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Lamarck’s angelfish (Genicanthus lamarck)
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Lamarck’s angelfish

Genicanthus lamarck

FishSaltwater

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Reef safe
Yes
Recommended tank
400 L
Maximum size
21 cm
Temperature
24–27 °C
pH
8–8.4
Diet
Planktivore

Care at a glance

Lamarck's swallowtail angelfish is silver-grey with black lengthwise stripes and a deeply forked tail; males and females differ clearly in markings. It is one of the few angelfish that does not nip corals, because it lives on plankton caught in open water.

That makes it one of the rare angels you can safely add to a reef tank. It does need space, flow and several small feedings a day, plus a tight-fitting cover, because it jumps.

Good to know

  • Known jumper — cover the tank
  • Keep a single male

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