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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Angelfish (Dwarf)
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Indian Yellowtail Angelfish Apolemichthys xanthurus
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Indian Yellowtail Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthurus)
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Family: Pomacanthidae
Maximum Size: 7.9 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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This specimen is a rare treat to find in stock. If found, it usually commands a high price. Unlike most other dwarf angelfish, it has a distinct body pattern ressembling that of its larger cousins, but not as colorful. |
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The Indian Yellowtail Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthurus) belongs to the family named Pomacanthidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 7.9 inches in length, the Indian Yellowtail Angelfish is semi-aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Apolemichthys xanthurus should not be housed in a tank less than 75 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023.
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| Similar to the Red Sea Angelfish |    |
| Posted by Uzzbay on March 03 2007 | post rating 100 (0 votes) |
There is not much difference between the Indian Yellowtail Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthurus) and the Red Sea Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthotis) when it comes to your tank. They behave and carry the same qualities as each other and their names show that they are not that far from each other in regions. But there are some subtle differences. The brownish-black coloring of the face on the Indian Yellowtail extends only about 1/5 of the way back towards the tail, whereas with the Red Sea Angelfish, it extends about 1/3 of the way back to the tail and is almost solid black in color with less brownish tint. The other thing to look at is the main body pattern. The pattern on the Indian Yellowtail gradually transitions from the pail yellow to the black dorsal fin, where with the Red Sea Angelfish, this transition is more abrupt and there is a more noticeable differenciation between body and dorsal fin.
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salt water
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