Goldflake Angel (Indian Ocean)

The Goldflake angel is a glittering beauty, its deep yellow body covered in shimmering bright yellow highlights. It has a dark marking above the eyes and blue lips, and a curtain of velvety black draped across its tail and rear fins. As a juvenile it has a dark eyespot on the dorsal fin. It is imported occasionally and comes from around the Christmas Islands. Males and females are visually identical.

The Goldflake angel can grow to be approximately 10 inches long and needs a large aquarium as an adult, we recommend at least 125 gallons. It does not appreciate living with other large angelfish and may become aggressive to them, however it is typically non-aggressive with other types of fish.

Angelfish may nip on many types of corals, especially LPS corals, clam mantles, sponges, and sometimes soft corals. They do not typically bother SPS corals or other types of invertebrates. They feel most secure when there is plenty of live rock to hide in, as well as open space for swimming. Diet should include plenty of marine algae and Spirulina, Sponge matter, frozen Mysis shrimp, half shell clams, and other high quality meaty items. It should be fed 2-3 times a day.