

ANGEL – SINGAPORE Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
$159.99
The Singapore Angelfish, also known as the Vermiculated Angelfish, is found throughout the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean. Often misidentified as a butterflyfish given its shape, the Singapore angel has an oval body that is cream and black in coloration, with a bright yellow caudal (tail) fin, and a dark stripe on its face that resembles a mask. Singapore angels are often mislabeled as a dwarf angel in the Centropyge genus, but they are in a completely separate genus of angelfish, Chaetodontoplus. The genus Chaetodontoplus contains a handful of more difficult angelfish species to care for, particularly upon receiving them. Like all of our saltwater livestock here at Aquatics Unlimited, our Singapore angelfish go through our 28 day quarantine process to absolutely ensure them time to settle in and adapt to their surroundings, which is very important for this species to begin feeding. An adult Singapore angel can grow to approximately 7″.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
General Description: The Singapore Angelfish, also known as the Vermiculated Angelfish, is found throughout the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean. Often misidentified as a butterflyfish given its shape, the Singapore angel has an oval body that is cream and black in coloration, with a bright yellow caudal (tail) fin, and a dark stripe on its face that resembles a mask. Singapore angels are often mislabeled as a dwarf angel in the Centropyge genus, but they are in a completely separate genus of angelfish, Chaetodontoplus. The genus Chaetodontoplus contains a handful of more difficult angelfish species to care for, particularily upon receiving them. Like all of our saltwater livestock here at Aquatics Unlimited, our Singapore angelfish go through our 28 day quarantine process to absolutely ensure them time to settle in and adapt to their surroundings, which is very important for this species to begin feeding. An adult Singapore angel can grow to approximately 7″.
Diet Requirements: In the wild angelfish are omnivorous. A varied diet of high quality algae, proteins, pellets, flakes, and enriched frozen foods are important for best coloration, immune function and optimal health. Some examples of frozen foods include brine shrimp, mussels, squid, clam, and mysis shrimp. Angelfish specific foods that include sponges are highly recommended. Note: Our Singapore angels for sale are eating a combination of live foods and frozen foods, or frozen foods only. It is not uncommon for this species to revert back to only accepting live foods, or ignore food altogether, for a period of time due to the stress of a new environment.
Care Requirements: An established minimum 90 gallon aquarium is ideal for a Singapore angel. This angelfish absolutely requires a set-up with live rock to graze algae and diatoms off of. Additionally, many hiding places need to be provided. Upon introduction, the Singapore angel can be quite shy and secretive but will become more courageous with time. Do not house a Singapore angel with overly aggressive and pugnacious tank-mates. They are known to be aggressive toward their own kind, and only one specimen should be kept per tank. If you want to house multiple types of angelfish together, it is best to add the Singapore angel first to allow it time to establish. The Singapore angel is to be added “with caution” into a reef aquarium, as some individuals have been observed to nip stony and soft corals; careful observation is warranted. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.
Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/4″ to 2-1/2″; Medium: 2-3/4″ to 3-3/4″; Large: 4″ to 4-3/4″
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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