Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus, known as the Mesoleucus Angelfish, is a striking addition to any marine aquarium. This tank-bred specimen offers the advantage of better acclimation to captive conditions and reduced impact on wild populations.
Care Level: Moderate to advanced. This species requires stable water parameters and a well-established tank.
Temperament: Generally semi-aggressive. Suitable for community tanks with other robust species but may show territorial behaviour towards conspecifics or similar angelfish.
Diet: Omnivorous. Provide a varied diet including high-quality marine angelfish pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, spirulina, and marine algae to ensure optimal health.
Minimum Tank Size: 180 litres (approximately 50 gallons) recommended to provide ample swimming space and territories.
Lighting and Water Flow: Standard marine aquarium lighting and moderate water flow are suitable to mimic natural reef environments.
Placement: Mid to lower levels of the aquarium, with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding.
Origin: Not Provided (tank-bred).
Maximum Size: Up to 20 cm (8 inches).
Reef Safety: With Caution. May nip at corals and sessile invertebrates; not recommended for sensitive reef tanks.
Regular water changes and stable water chemistry are essential to maintain health. Avoid keeping multiple angelfish of this species in small tanks to reduce aggression.
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