Flag Fin Angel Adult SMD

About this fish

Flag Fin Angel Adult SMD is a marine angelfish sold under the name Apolemichthys trimaculatus. In the home saltwater aquarium, it’s appreciated for its bold, colorful patterning and active grazing behavior on live rock. Practical use: plan for an angelfish that needs swimming space and stable tank conditions, and be prepared for the possibility of picking at corals if you’re setting up a reef tank.

Features:

• Bold, colorful angelfish appearance that can change in pattern as it matures
• Benefits from live rock to graze on and to provide natural foraging surfaces
• Best kept with calm, compatible tankmates since angels can be territorial
• A varied diet supports overall health; many anglers do well with frozen foods plus sponge-based formulas and algae
• May pick at corals or clam mantles—research before adding to a reef system
• Acclimate slowly and provide a quiet area at first so it can settle in

Specifications:

• Scientific name (verified): Apolemichthys trimaculatus
• Origin: UNVERIFIED
• Care level: General saltwater angelfish husbandry (needs stable conditions)
• Temperament: Potentially territorial with other similar fish
• Placement: Open swimming space with live rock for grazing
• Diet: Varied diet of quality frozen foods, sponge-based formulas, and algae
• Reef compatibility (general guidance): May harm corals and clam mantles
• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity: Specific gravity ~1.020–1.025
• pH: ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium: ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: ~1200–1400 ppm