Lamarck's Angelfish - Genicanthus lamarck - Lamarck's Angel Fish

Lamarck's Angelfish - Genicanthus lamarck: The Lamarck's Angelfish (or Lamark Angelfish) is also known as the Freckletail Lyretail Angelfish. They have the distinction among angelfish of being sexually dimorphic. Both male and female are a silvery-gray with horizontal black stripes from eye to caudal fin. The female's stripes are bolder with one extending into and covering the length of the caudal fin. In both, the long dorsal fin is black, although larger in the female, and the caudal fin is freckled with black.

Members of the genus Genicanthus are planktivores and will not bother corals or clams in the aquarium, making them the perfect reef angel. Lamarcks' angelfish is white overall, with black lines on the body, black on the dorsal fin and small black spots on the tail. The tail in this species, and other members of this genus, is lyre-shaped, which is indicative of a speedy open water swimmer. It readily adapts to life in captivity, accepting aquarium fare and acclimating to the conditions found in a well-maintained aquarium. Therefore, it is important to provide them with plenty of swimming room. Like all Genicanthis, they tend to be passive toward most other fishes.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

The Lamarcks Angelfish groups Up to 9 inches in size. Dwarf Lamarcks Angelfish Are generally available at 2-3 inches.

Habitat: The Lamarck's Angelfish is something of a rare fish ranging from the Solomon Islands and New Hebrides northward to Japan.

Specific Care Information: It is important that you feed Lamarck angelfish all kinds of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. Best to feed Lamarck small amounts several times a day. A good formula that can be made at home consists of mussels, shrimp, squid, and spinach.

Diet: Lamarck Usually Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. It is also a good idea to occasionally supplement with some type of herbivore diet containing.

Sexual Differences: The Lamarcks' Angelfish is one of the few angelfish that display sexual dimorphism. The male has a yellow spot on its forehead and longer more pointed caudal fin. The male and female have often been described as different species because of these differences.

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