{"product_id":"lamarcks-angelfish","title":"Lamarck's Angelfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamarck's Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamarck's Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenicanthus lamarck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is an elegant and relatively peaceful marine angelfish prized for its silver-grey body, contrasting black horizontal stripes and distinctive freckled tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many other angelfish species, Lamarck's Angelfish belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenicanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus – a group of primarily open-water zooplankton feeders that are considered among the most reef-compatible angelfish available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith graceful swimming behaviour, attractive markings and an impressive adult size, the Lamarck's Angelfish makes an excellent feature fish for a large established reef or marine aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenicanthus lamarck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lamarck's Angelfish, Blackstriped Angelfish, Freckletail Lyretail Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore \/ Zooplanktivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–23 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 475L \/ 125 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamarck's Angelfish are active swimmers and require a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, well-established aquarium with plenty of open swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen swimming areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished live rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaves and overhangs for shelter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong filtration and good oxygenation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable marine water parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally peaceful toward most tank mates, although Eastern Marine notes they may occasionally chase smaller, docile planktivores such as Anthias, Fairy Wrasses, Flasher Wrasses and Fire Gobies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone male Lamarck's Angelfish should normally be kept per aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMale \u0026amp; Female Differences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamarck's Angelfish are sexually dimorphic, meaning males and females develop visibly different markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth sexes have a silver-grey body with horizontal black stripes, but females typically show stronger black striping, including a prominent stripe extending through the tail. Males can develop longer tail extensions and slightly different patterning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes them particularly interesting fish to observe as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamarck's Angelfish should receive a varied, high-quality diet including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality angelfish preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality marine pellets and flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped marine seafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffering smaller meals multiple times throughout the day suits their natural zooplankton-feeding behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Reef-Friendly Angelfish Option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest attractions of Lamarck's Angelfish is its suitability for reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost large angelfish carry a significant risk of picking at corals, but members of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenicanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus primarily feed from the water column. This makes the Lamarck's Angelfish one of the better choices for reef keepers wanting the size and presence of an angelfish without the same level of coral compatibility risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its elegant appearance, active swimming behaviour and excellent reef compatibility, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamarck's Angelfish is an outstanding centrepiece fish for a suitably large, established marine aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43791707111501,"sku":null,"price":152.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Square-EMA-Template-2024-06-21T175439.235_0259358b-75ef-4197-9f09-ab1656eb2752.webp?v=1789622349","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/lamarcks-angelfish","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}