Bellus Angelfish (Genicanthus bellus)
Genicanthus bellus
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Japan
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 18 cm
- Min Tank
- 350 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore — zooplankton, mysis, copepods, enriched brine shrimp
- Temperament
- Peaceful; reef-safe; non-aggressive toward corals and most fish
About
The Bellus Angelfish is a stunning deep-water species with striking sexual dimorphism — males have a white body with orange horizontal stripes and forked blue tail, while females show pastel blue-white with dark dorsal banding. A true planktivore, it is reef-safe and ideal for large reef aquariums with stable, slightly cooler water.
Care Guide
Keep water at 21–25 °C — a chiller may be needed in warmer climates. Feed multiple times daily with mysis, copepods, and enriched brine shrimp. Reef-safe; will not harm corals or most invertebrates. Provide ample open swimming space. One of the few large angelfish safe with corals. Introduce before other angels.
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