{"product_id":"bellus-angelfish-male-genicanthus-bellus","title":"Bellus Angelfish Male | Genicanthus bellus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePale and pastel with horizontal orange and blue bands, the male Bellus Angelfish hovers in open water picking plankton. Peaceful, reef friendly and elegant in a calm tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Bellus Angelfish Male is associated with Deep Pacific reef slopes, where it browses across rock, coral heads, sponge growth and algae-coated surfaces. Most individuals spend the day moving between reef structure and open water, using caves and ledges for security. A similar layout in the aquarium helps reduce stress and encourages natural grazing behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis angelfish is valued for its bold marine patterning, compressed body shape and graceful swimming style. Colour can intensify with age, diet and confidence. Adults develop the strongest colour, body depth and territorial confidence when settled. Clean water, varied nutrition and low stress make a noticeable difference to colour, finnage and overall body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as peaceful to semi-aggressive. It normally mixes well with suitable tank mates when added thoughtfully, although it may defend caves or grazing routes once established. Avoid placing it with very similar angelfish in cramped aquariums, and introduce new fish with care so territories can settle without constant chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffer a varied marine diet rather than relying on one food. Recommended foods include Planktivore\/omnivore: frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, fine pellets and marine algae. Feed small amounts once or twice daily, with extra attention during the first week. A settled fish should show steady interest in prepared foods while continuing to graze over live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium size of 400 L, with 500 L or larger strongly recommended for long-term stability and swimming room. Keep temperature at 24–26 °C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity 1.024–1.026. Use moderate to strong open-water flow, moderate reef lighting with open swimming space and efficient filtration capable of handling a well-fed marine fish. Rockwork should include caves, overhangs and open lanes. Regular water changes of 10–20% help maintain nitrate, phosphate and trace element balance. Reef compatibility is generally reef safe: usually coral safe. Invert safety is best considered cautious rather than guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptive breeding is uncommon for most ornamental angelfish in home aquariums. Spawning, where achieved, usually involves courtship rises at dusk and tiny pelagic eggs that require specialist larval rearing. For most hobbyists, the best goal is long-term conditioning, stable behaviour and excellent body weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenicanthus bellus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBellus Angelfish Male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Pacific reef slopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–15 years with excellent care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanktivore\/omnivore: frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, fine pellets and marine algae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.024–1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature marine aquariums and experienced community systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally reef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include reef-safe wrasses, anthias, tangs, gobies, blennies, clownfish, chromis and peaceful butterflyfish, provided the aquarium is large enough and all fish are feeding well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with aggressive triggers, large predatory fish, and multiple males of similar swallowtail angelfish in confined aquariums. 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