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Species Name: Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus
Authority: (Waite, 1900)
Common Name: Conspicuous Angelfish
Range:
Western Pacific Ocean: Southern Queensland to central New South Wales and Lord Howe Island and New Caledonia areas
Size:
10 inches – 25 cm
General Husbandry:
Prefer a temperature of 66 - 75°F (19 – 24°C). Natural diet consists mainly of sponges and tunicates. Becomes aggressive with age. A difficult feeder and may simply stop feeding.
Aquarium Suitability:
Should be housed in aquariums with a lot of live rock and is a threat to sessile invertebrates.
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Photo Credit: Bob Fenner
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