Blueline Angel - Juvenile (Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis)
Family: Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) Natural Range: Western
Pacific Ocean Depth: 7 to 164 ft. Size: 9.75 in. Jumps: No
Space: 75+ gal. Reef Safe: No Care Level: Moderate Temperament:
Caution Diet: Macroalgae, sponges, sea whips, black corals
Natural History: The Blueline Angelfish is most common on rocky
and rubble-slope reefs along the coast of Southeast Asia.
Juveniles are generally found singly in deeper water than
adults. Adults are usually observed singly, in pairs, or
occasionally in three's. Juveniles exhibit different coloration
than adults. Juveniles are black with a large vertical yellow
bar behind the operculum while adults are a burnt orange color
with horizontal blue, undulating stripes. Husbandry: The
Blueline Angelfish is considered a hardy aquarium fish that is
resistant to many diseases common to other angelfish. It is
reported to accept a wide variety of aquarium foods. This
species of angelfish may become aggressive toward other ang