Lamarck Angelfish

Lamarck Angelfish

A beautiful and reef-safe angelfish, the Lamarck Angelfish features elegant black-and-white striping and constant, graceful swimming. Unlike many angelfish species, Lamarck Angels are considered reef safe, making them an excellent addition to mixed reef systems.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 6–9 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Lamarck Angelfish are active, open-water swimmers that thrive in larger aquariums with ample swimming space. They spend most of their time cruising the water column and add constant motion to the tank.

They are generally peaceful and do well in community reef systems. Providing a combination of open swimming space and rockwork will help them feel secure and display natural behavior.

Feeding & Diet

Omnivorous and requires a varied diet to thrive.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• High-quality pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen foods
• Pellets
• Algae-based foods

A varied diet helps maintain coloration, energy levels, and long-term health.

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Tangs
• Wrasses
• Clownfish
• Most reef-safe fish

One of the best angelfish options for reef aquariums.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.