阿拉伯神仙魚

阿拉伯神仙魚的基本資料

飼養難度

適合中級者

壽命

相關資料甚少

體型

體長 最大40公分（FishBase）

適宜溫度

22〜27℃

飲食

雜食（以海綿、海鞘為主）

水溫與水質

水溫22～27℃，比重1.020～（Saltcorner）。

容器與水槽

成魚全長40公分，約需680升（180加侖）以上的水槽。放入洞穴狀岩石和活石。

混養與相性

除配對外對同種非常具攻擊性，應單獨飼養。

珊瑚與無脊椎動物相性

成魚會啄食硬珊瑚、軟珊瑚、硨磲貝和羽毛蟲，不適合放在珊瑚礁缸。

飼料與投餵

投餵含海綿成分的棘蓋魚用冷凍飼料、豐年蝦和糠蝦，每日數次。因其為淺海種，應偶爾投餵螺旋藻等海藻類飼料。

健康與注意事項

幼魚導入後初期較膽小，會躲藏在岩石後方。應增加投餵次數以加快適應。注意勿與斑點神仙魚混淆，須確認尾鰭顏色區分。

關於阿拉伯神仙魚

The Arabian angelfish is a large Red Sea angelfish with a deep blue-purple body, a yellow crescent band and a yellow tail. It grows up to 40 cm and suits intermediate keepers.

迎接阿拉伯神仙魚前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Plan for 40 cm

   This is a large angelfish that can reach up to 40 cm in total length. Even if a young fish looks small, choose a tank and filtration that will still be comfortable at adult size. Aim for open swimming space together with rockwork where it can retreat.

2. 2Best for Intermediate Keepers

   Its care level is rated intermediate. Getting comfortable with marine water quality and feeding first makes it easier to respond calmly if the fish's condition changes. If this would be your first saltwater fish, gaining experience with easier species first is a sensible option.

3. 3Telling It from Lookalikes

   The yellow tail fin is the key to distinguishing it from the similar-looking Halfmoon angelfish. When browsing listings, check the tail color in the photos as well as the overall pattern. If you are unsure which species you are looking at, ask the breeder before deciding.

4. 4Choose Tank Mates Carefully

   Large angelfish are said to be territorial and may clash with other angelfish. If you plan a community tank, pick tank mates with a comparable size and temperament, and provide hiding spots to retreat to. The order of introduction and the tank's size can also help reduce conflict.

5. 5Not for Reef Tanks

   Adults nip at hard corals, soft corals, giant clams and fan worms, so it is not suited to a reef tank. Keep it in a fish-focused aquarium with cave-like rockwork and live rock.

6. 6Offer a Varied Diet

   Large angelfish tend to be omnivorous, so combining foods of both animal and plant origin helps keep the diet balanced. Right after arrival, ask the breeder what the fish has been eating and start with the same food. Changes in appetite or feeding behavior can also be a useful sign of how the fish is doing.

7. 7Acclimation on Arrival

   After arrival, match the temperature and salinity and acclimate the fish slowly. Observing it in a separate quarantine tank before moving it to the main display makes it easier to avoid bringing illness into the tank. Check its skin and appetite every day, and act early if anything looks off.

阿拉伯神仙魚的常見問題

Q.Can a beginner keep this fish?

A.Its care level is rated intermediate. Because it can reach up to 40 cm, some experience with saltwater fish, including setting up a suitable tank and filtration, is reassuring. Beginners may prefer to gain experience with easier species first.

Q.How large does it grow?

A.According to FishBase, the maximum total length is 40 cm. Actual size varies between individuals, so treat this as a guide. Choose your tank with the full-grown fish in mind.

Q.How long does it live?

A.Reliable information on its lifespan is limited, so no clear figure is available. Plan for a long-term commitment and set up a tank where you can keep up good water quality and feeding.

Q.How do I tell it from the Halfmoon angelfish?

A.The two look alike in color and pattern, but the Arabian angelfish can be identified by its vivid yellow tail fin. Check the tail color in the listing photos.

Q.Can it live with other fish or corals?

A.It is very aggressive toward others of its kind unless they are a pair, so keep only one. Adults also nip at corals and giant clams, so it is not suited to a reef tank. Keep it in a fish-focused aquarium and choose tank mates with the tank size in mind.

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