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Lemonpeel Angelfish
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| Common name | Lemonpeel Angelfish |
| Size | max 6" |
| Origin | Fiji, Vanuatu |
| Compatibility | It is very prone to nip at large-polyped stony corals and clam mantles. It is best not to keep Lemonpeel Angelfish with fish of the same genera. |
| Maintenance | The Lemonpeel Angelfish requires a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places and large amounts of live rock to graze on the microalgae growth. |
| Temperature | 72-78° F |
| Water chemistry / movement | sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.9 |
| Feeding | The diet of the Lemonpeel Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. This angelfish requires more algae and seaweed in its diet than most angels. |
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| Comments | The Lemonpeel Angelfish is a cheery yellow with sky-blue highlights on the lips, encircling the eyes, on the pectoral fins, and the tips of the dorsal, caudal, and anal fins. |
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