Angelfish – Lamarck

Lamarck Angelfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 22.5 cm (9″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Genicanthus Lamarck

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx Purchase Size: 2-3 inches

The lamarck angelfish, scientific name Genicanthus Lamarck is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Lamarck angelfish can grow up to 9” and can live up to 15 years. They are omnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine and mysis shrimp and also different types of algae such as nori sheets and pellets. Lamarck angelfish should be kept singly or in a mated pair. Lamarck angelfish will fight with other angelfish that have similar appearance/shape. Lamarck angelfish are one of the few angelfish that show a difference in appearance between male and female. Multiple angelfish can be kept together but many factors will determine aggression levels; tank size, fish size, rock work, amount of food, other fish in the tank, and also the order the fish are added. Angelfish are not reef safe, they will eat coral polyps and they may also nip at sessile invertebrates such as clams. Lamarck angelfish will sleep in crevices in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day.