Japanese Swallow Angel
Japanese Swallowtail Angel, Genicanthus melanospilus, is one of the few reef-safe fish of the Larger Angelfish. This sexually dimorphic Angel is beautiful in either gender. It is also known as the Spotbreast Angel because mature males display a black spot just beneath the gills. Males also display 15 thin, black, vertical stripes on its silvery-blue body. Females do not display stripes but are equally striking. They have a golden dorsal region that fades into a silvery-blue on the bottom. The sharply raked tail fin of both genders is accented by a black band along the upper and lower edges. Growing to seven inches in the wild, it can be kept in singles, pairs, or “harems” of a single male and multiple females. Tolerant of other Angels, the Japanese Swallowtail should be introduced before any other members of the Angelfish family that may choose not to tolerate it. Its natural diet includes algae and organisms naturally growing on Live Rock. Carnivorous and herbivorous preparations should be fed intermittently to ensure the best nutritive diversity. Neither Soft nor Hard Corals (including Stony Corals) are likely to be harmed a Japanese Swallowtail. This active swimmer requires feedings multiple-times daily for best health.
Approximate Arrival Size for Japanese Swallowtail: Small: 1" to 1.5"; Medium: 2" to 2.5"; Large: 3" to 3.5"
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