Ballina Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus ballinae)
Chaetodontoplus ballinae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 25 cm
- Min Tank
- 500 L
- Lifespan
- 10-14
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Omnivore — sponge, algae, mysis, marine pellets, nori
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; should be only angelfish in the system
About
The Ballina Angelfish is an extremely rare species from subtropical eastern Australian waters, rarely collected and seldom available in the trade. It has a distinctive white anterior blending into a dark posterior, complemented by a yellow facial mask. Its subtropical preference and rarity make it a significant challenge to source and keep.
Care Guide
Requires cooler water (20–24 °C) than most marine fish — chiller is often necessary. Provide ample live rock for grazing natural sponge and algal growth. Feed a varied omnivore diet: nori, mysis, sponge-based pellets. Semi-aggressive; keep as sole angelfish specimen. Not for novice marine aquarists.
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