Pondicherry Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus)
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Singapore
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 18 cm
- Min Tank
- 250 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive; may be territorial with similar-sized angels; add last to established tanks; may nip at LPS corals
About
The Pondicherry or Singapore Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus) has an unusual tricolor appearance — a white mid-body flanked by a black head and yellow-orange posterior — giving it a clown-like presence in the aquarium. A moderate-sized angel that adapts reasonably well compared to other Chaetodontoplus species. Provide a sponge-enriched diet alongside algae sheets and quality frozen marine foods for long-term success.
Care Guide
Minimum 250 L with plenty of rock for territory and grazing. pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 22–27°C. Feed variety: frozen mysis, krill, spirulina, dried nori, and Angel Formula or sponge-based preparations. May be semi-aggressive with other large angelfish; add as last fish to established system. Reef-tank use requires caution — may nip at LPS corals.
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