Species Name: Genicanthus lamarck

Synonyms: C. lamark, C. lamarcki

Common Names: Lamarck's Angelfish, Black Striped Angelfish

Family: Pomacanthidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 9.1 inches / 23cm

Environment: Reef, Depth 10-35m

Origin: Indo-west-Pacific

 

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Company: Will chase some Fairy and Flassher Wrasses, Anthuas and Fire Gobies. Can be kept with other Angels. Can be kept in pairs or groups in large tanks. Keep only one male per tank

Aquarium Setup: Minimum 125gal with lots of swimming space

Food: Feed frozen meaty foods as well as Spirulina. Will feed on filamentous algae and diatoms.

Breeding: Not Captive bred.

Black Striped Angelfish - Copyright www.jjphoto.dk

Lamarck's Angelfish, Black Striped Angelfish - Copyright www.jjphoto.dk