J&K Aquatics
Dusky Cherub Angel M
SKU SF006A
RRP £0.00
Ideal for mixed fish & invertebrate set ups.- Beautiful and popular specie.
- Suitable for aquariums over 100cm long.
Ideal for mixed fish & invertebrate set ups.- Ideal for mixed fish & invertebrate set ups.
- Beautiful and popular specie.
- Suitable for aquariums over 100cm long.
Dusky Cherub Angelfish are much sought after and popular marine species. They have a beautiful black-blue body, with a marbly pattern and highlights on their fins. Growing up to 15cm long, these need to be kept an aquarium at least 100cm long and 200 litres in capacity but ideally bigger in the longer term. Keep with other hardy fish of a similar temperament in a fish or mixed fish/invertebrate tank and feed a mix of pellets, live and frozen marine foods.
Common name(s): Dusky Cherub Angelfish, Bluefin Angelfish,
Scientific name: Centropyge multispinis
Other names: Holacanthus multispinis
Family: Pomacanthidae
Group: Angelfish
Colour:
• Blackish – blue, ‘dusky’ colouration, with marbled patterning over the body and fins.
Native habitat: Western Indian Ocean.
Potential lifespan: 5 years.
Maximum size (approx.): • 15cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Moderate, for slightly more experienced fish keepers.
Temperament:
• Slightly-aggressive.
Swimming level:
• All levels in the aquarium.
Breeding:
• Egg scatterer, producing pelagic eggs (free floating on the surface).
Sex:
• Hermaphroditic, no noticeable differences between the sexes.
Temperature:
• 23-26°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 25ppm, but lower than 5ppm if far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Omnivorous, pellets such as Hikari Marine A,
• Live and frozen brine shrimp, frozen mysis, squid, plankton, algae.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 100cm long,
• 180 litres, but ideally larger.
Cohabitation:
• Can be slightly aggressive may become territorial once adapted to the tank.
• Keep singly (they do not tolerate other Angelfish) in fish only aquariums.
• Suitable to keep with some other hardy fish of a similar size such as Groupers, Tangs, Larger Wrasse, Mature Butterflyfish, Boxfish, Grunts, Sweetlips, Triggerfish, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Rabbitfish, Puffers.
• Safe with most invertebrates.
Other tips and information:
• Do not add to new aquariums, only suitable for well-matured set ups.
• Can be kept in reef aquariums, but with caution.
• Ideal for mixed fish and invertebrate tanks.
• Create plenty of hiding places such as caves and out crops with live rock for grazing and night time shelter.
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
Scientific name: Centropyge multispinis
Other names: Holacanthus multispinis
Family: Pomacanthidae
Group: Angelfish
Colour:
• Blackish – blue, ‘dusky’ colouration, with marbled patterning over the body and fins.
Native habitat: Western Indian Ocean.
Potential lifespan: 5 years.
Maximum size (approx.): • 15cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Moderate, for slightly more experienced fish keepers.
Temperament:
• Slightly-aggressive.
Swimming level:
• All levels in the aquarium.
Breeding:
• Egg scatterer, producing pelagic eggs (free floating on the surface).
Sex:
• Hermaphroditic, no noticeable differences between the sexes.
Temperature:
• 23-26°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 25ppm, but lower than 5ppm if far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Omnivorous, pellets such as Hikari Marine A,
• Live and frozen brine shrimp, frozen mysis, squid, plankton, algae.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 100cm long,
• 180 litres, but ideally larger.
Cohabitation:
• Can be slightly aggressive may become territorial once adapted to the tank.
• Keep singly (they do not tolerate other Angelfish) in fish only aquariums.
• Suitable to keep with some other hardy fish of a similar size such as Groupers, Tangs, Larger Wrasse, Mature Butterflyfish, Boxfish, Grunts, Sweetlips, Triggerfish, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Rabbitfish, Puffers.
• Safe with most invertebrates.
Other tips and information:
• Do not add to new aquariums, only suitable for well-matured set ups.
• Can be kept in reef aquariums, but with caution.
• Ideal for mixed fish and invertebrate tanks.
• Create plenty of hiding places such as caves and out crops with live rock for grazing and night time shelter.
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
Ideal for mixed fish & invertebrate set ups.
