Rusty Angel

Maintenance:
   It is important that you feed angelfish all kinds of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. Pygmy angelfish, including the Rusty Angelfish, are known to eat mostly algae in the wild, so a diet rich in vegetable matter is essential. There are several good commercial foods available including Formula II and Angel Formula.

Habitat: Natural geographic location:
   The Rusty Angel is found in the Indo-Pacific from the Tanabe bay (about 281 miles southwest of Japan) to the southern tip of Taiwan. Swims at depths of 10 to 30 meters (33-100 ft.).

Social Behaviors:
   Rusty Angels are found singly in nature, in the aquarium they are a good community fish that keep to themselves.

Sexual differences:
   Unknown

Light: Recommended light levels:
   No special requirements.

Breeding/Reproduction:
   Not accomplished in captivity. See Breeding Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.

Temperature:
   No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine is fish between 75 and 79 degrees.

Length/Diameter of fish:
   Rusty Angel adults can grow to 10 cm (4.0 inches).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:
   A minimum 30 gallon aquarium is recommended.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
   No special requirements.

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
   No special requirements.

Availability:
This fish is available from time to time and is not too expensive..