My New Bellus Angel
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Wow....
Are you keeping it in a reef? Male or female?
From what I gather it is one of the most reef friendly selections available.
Best of luck with it.....very impressive fish...I've only seen a few at my favorite LFS and they've always been tempting.
Below is a bit of a quote from a article by Greg Schiemer.....
"The Genicanthus angelfish are as close to reef-safe as it gets. They are all mid-water planktivores and rarely pick at benthic invertebrates. I’ve kept G. bellus, G. melanospilos, G. watanabei, and G. semifasciatus. I’ve had G. bellus for many years and it’s my favorite in this genus. Not only has it proven to be completely reef-safe, it is a tough fish that does very well in captivity. Similar to all the Genicanthus angels, it must be fed multiple times per day in order to thrive. In this requirement, they’re similar to Anthias. I have to relate that I did have a bad experience with a pair of G. watanabei angels in my old 120 gallon reef aquarium. Both fish started picking at Acropora corals and had to be removed. I wouldn’t take a chance with the species again, but I know other reef aquarists keeping them without a problem."
Are you keeping it in a reef? Male or female?
From what I gather it is one of the most reef friendly selections available.
Best of luck with it.....very impressive fish...I've only seen a few at my favorite LFS and they've always been tempting.
Below is a bit of a quote from a article by Greg Schiemer.....
"The Genicanthus angelfish are as close to reef-safe as it gets. They are all mid-water planktivores and rarely pick at benthic invertebrates. I’ve kept G. bellus, G. melanospilos, G. watanabei, and G. semifasciatus. I’ve had G. bellus for many years and it’s my favorite in this genus. Not only has it proven to be completely reef-safe, it is a tough fish that does very well in captivity. Similar to all the Genicanthus angels, it must be fed multiple times per day in order to thrive. In this requirement, they’re similar to Anthias. I have to relate that I did have a bad experience with a pair of G. watanabei angels in my old 120 gallon reef aquarium. Both fish started picking at Acropora corals and had to be removed. I wouldn’t take a chance with the species again, but I know other reef aquarists keeping them without a problem."
promisetbg
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Thanks guys! Yes, she is a female and is in my semi-aggressive reef which only has noxious corals such as frogspawn, hammer, torches, leathers, shrooms, and a few zoanthids. She is doing great and already eating mysis. She was Qt'd for 6 weeks.
jonny bolt
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Awesome. The Female Bellus is simply awesome. How much did ya have ta flop down for it? lol.
Good luck with it and enjoy. That fish rules. I would love to have one someday.
Good luck with it and enjoy. That fish rules. I would love to have one someday.
promisetbg
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Originally Posted by Jonny Bolt
. How much did ya have ta flop down for it? lol.
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Thanks..umm..you're not my BF in disguise are you?
She cost a bit more than some I have seen..but came from a reputable source so I figured she was worth the extra $.
. How much did ya have ta flop down for it? lol.
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Thanks..umm..you're not my BF in disguise are you?
lion_crazz
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Woah, awesome looking fish! Good luck with it!!
ledzep fan
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BEAUTIFUL fish
Any more pics???
jonny bolt
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Originally Posted by Emperor11
WOW...I'm really not a fan of the Genicanthus genus of Angelfish. But, I'm quite jealous! Nice addition!!!
LMAO. What he said lol. I am jealous too....just didnt wanna admit it :joy:
WOW...I'm really not a fan of the Genicanthus genus of Angelfish. But, I'm quite jealous! Nice addition!!!
LMAO. What he said lol. I am jealous too....just didnt wanna admit it :joy:
promisetbg
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Thanks again everyone. She is doing exceptionally well. Here is one more pic with the actinics on. More pics to come in time. I need to clean the back glass..sorry.
