Black Velvet Angelfish
Snapshot: This fish rocks a bold black vibe with a splash of gray on its head and the upper body, like it's wearing a sleek, shadowy suit. The tail and the back fin’s tips pop with a yellow outline.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 20cm or so. Distributed throughout the East Indian Ocean, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, fish-only system, or reef aquarium with care. Mature and well established aquariums only. This beauty is shy and elusive, it might take its sweet time to settle into the scene.
Aquarium set-up: Include plenty of live-rock for hiding and grazing. These fish thrive in a well-oiled tank, cruising the rocks and stones like a gourmet, grazing on algae like it’s a never-ending salad bar. It also demands top-tier water quality, like the VIP treatment of the reef. That means the water’s gotta be properly oxygenated, like it's breathing easy at a luxury spa, so maintain that aquatic utopia well.
Feeding: Angelfish are omnivorous champs. Keep 'em happy with a smorgasbord of high-quality marine flakes, nutrient-rich algae like nori, live treats, and frozen crustaceans like brine or mysis shrimp, and top-notch frozen blends.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!