False Personifer Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus meredithi)

Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.

False Personifer Angelfish

Quick facts

Scientific nameChaetodontoplus meredithi
FamilyPomacanthidae
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyNot Reef Safe
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size5.5 in
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
Feeding schedule1-2 times daily

Appearance

A small angelfish with predominantly yellow coloration on the body and head, marked with vertical blue stripes. The dorsal and anal fins are edged in blue, and the tail is yellow with blue accents.

Diet and feeding

Omnivorous with a strong herbivorous component. Offer varied frozen foods including mysis shrimp and vitamin-enriched preparations, along with dried seaweed sheets (nori) and spirulina-based foods several times weekly.

Difficulty and care for the False Personifer Angelfish

Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef region.

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