Scribbled Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus duboulayi)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Hard care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Scribbled Angelfish is a striking yellow fish with bold, dark blue or black concentric scribble-like markings covering the body and fins. It has the characteristic deep, laterally compressed body shape of the pomacanthid family, with a pointed snout and a continuous dorsal fin. Adults display intricate wave or maze-like patterns that intensify with age.
Diet and feeding
Scribbled Angelfish are omnivores that feed on sponges, tunicates, and algae in the wild. In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality angelfish pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and vegetable matter such as nori or blanched spinach several times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Scribbled Angelfish
The Scribbled Angelfish is a challenging species requiring significant experience in reef aquarium keeping. It is prone to parasitic infections, requires excellent water quality, and has specialized dietary needs that demand regular feeding and careful observation.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections (marine ich, fin rot), poor appetite upon introduction, lateral line erosion from stress or poor nutrition
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea southward to the Great Barrier Reef and northern Australia. Found on coral reef slopes and drop-offs at depths of 10–40 meters.
Log Scribbled Angelfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Scribbled Angelfish alongside everything else in your reef.
Related Fish
