Female Bellus Swallowtail Angelfish - Large

Female Bellus Swallowtail Angelfish

Females of this species have white bodies with black and blue horizontal stripes that morph vertically as they approach the head. The way the tail connects with its body resembles a swallow's tail and allows it to swim around with ease.

No success has been had when attempting to breed ta sexually dimorphic species, meaningually dimorphic species which means the males have distinctively difMales't colouring than the females. Males' bodies are grey with horizontal yellow stripes.

Take caution when handling these fish as they have spines located in their cheeks just behind the gills which can come out when they are stressed or frightened. They can be quite shy when first entering a new environment but don't worry they will soon become more comfortable and outgoing.

These fish are found in all oceans Indian and Western Pacific Oceans ranging from the Cocos-Keeling Is, lands to Indonesia, the Philippines, and even Tonga. They inhabit deep reef walls and have meters spotted down at depths of 90 meters.

Tank Recommendations for Bellus Swallowtail Angelfish
The smallest size for these fish is 480 liters. They are a deep water species and as such will enjoy plenty of wide-open swimming areas along with excellent water flows. Keep the lighting moderate to try and mimic their natural environment as much as possible. Decorate with rocks and corals as you see fit but just be sure they have enough space to swim around in. This species is suitable for both Fish-Only and Reef environments.

Suitable Tank Buddies
The Bellus Swallowtail Angelfish is a peaceful member of the angelfish family but a male will fight with other males so be sure to only keep one male in the tank at the same time. Several females may be kept with one male however as long as they have sufficient tank space.

Usually Compatible
Basslets, Blennies, and Butterflyfish would make great options as, tank buddies. Clownfish, Damselfish, and Goatfish are other excellent choices. Other wonderful tank buddies could include Grunts, Hawkfish, and Hogfish. Parrotfish, Pufferfish, and Tangs will not cause any problems either.

Sometime Compatible
Batfish can sometimes be problematic as well as other species of both large and dwarf Angelfish. Eels and Groupers should be chosen carefully too depending on their size.

Rarely Compatible
Docile shy and slow-moving species such as Seahorses and Pipefish may find this Angelfish too boisterous for their liking and be too afraid to be avoided as they may see the angelfish as prey depending on their size they may see angelfish as prey.

Feeding your Bellus Swallowtail Angelfish
They will consume a lot of open-water plankton in the wild consume a lot of open water plankton. They are omnivores and as such give them a good variety of both meat and plant foods. Angelfish preparations are perfect along with frozen mysis and brine shrimp. Flake foods containing spirulina will help to keep up a healthy immune system. They will love the occasional serving of algae as well.