Lemonpeel Angelfish
Description
of the Lemonpeel Angelfish
The Lemonpeel Angelfish is known as a dwarf angelfish and makes
a beautiful addition to any marine aquarium. It has a lifespan
of between 2 and 5 years. The Lemonpeel angelfish is very alert
and inquisitive, it will try and eat everything including coral,
advisable to provide lots of rocks for them to hide in. Like
other dwarf angelfish, the Lemonpeels are protogynic
hermaphrodites. They will initially all begin without a sex,
then develop into females. Depending on their environment, some
will then develop into males. The male will grow larger than the
female.
Profile of
the Lemonpeel Angelfish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Lemonpeel Angelfish species.
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Size: Up to 10cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 22-25 Degrees PH 8.1-8.5
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Diet / Feeding:
Frozen, Dried or Flak food, likes algae
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Temperament:
Peaceful, good community fish
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Habitat: Reef
dwellers
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Behaviour: Like
other Angelfish, best to keep a single species to avoid
aggression
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Range:
Indo-pacific
Scientific
Classification of the Lemonpeel Angelfish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Lemonpeel Angelfish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Lemonpeel Angelfish slimy?
Lemonpeel Angelfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Lemonpeel Angelfish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Lemonpeel Angelfish have gills?
Gills enable the Lemonpeel Angelfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Lemonpeel Angelfish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Lemonpeel Angelfish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Lemonpeel Angelfish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Lemonpeel Angelfish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Lemonpeel Angelfish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Lemonpeel Angelfish
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