Angelfish – Watanabei

Watanabei Angelfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 15cm (6″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Genicanthus Watanabei

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (May nip at sessilve invertebrates)

Approx. Purchase Size:  2-3 inches

The watanabei angelfish, scientific name Genicanthus Watanabei a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Watanabei angelfish can grow up to 6” 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. Watanabei angelfish should be kept singly or in a mated pair. Watanabei angelfish will fight with other angelfish that have similar appearance/shape. Watanabei 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 or anemones. Watanabei angelfish will sleep in crevices in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day.