Orange-Face Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus chrysocephalus)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Orange-Face Angelfish is a medium-sized pomacanthid with a distinctive orange-to-yellow coloration on the head and face, contrasting with a dark blue or black body. The dorsal and anal fins display bright orange or yellow banding, and the pectoral fins are translucent. Adults develop a more intensely colored orange face as they mature.
Diet and feeding
Offer a varied diet of high-quality marine flake food, pellets, and frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and spirulina-enriched preparations. Include vegetable matter such as nori or macroalgae several times weekly to support health.
Difficulty and care for the Orange-Face Angelfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich, marine velvet, parasitic infections, nutritional deficiencies if diet is inadequate
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and parts of the Philippines. Found in coral reef environments at moderate depths.
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