Conspicillatus Angel

Latin Name

Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus

Common Name

Conspicillatus Angel

Also known as

Conspicuous Angel, Spectacled Angel, Monocle Angel, Conspic Angel

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
Availability Note: If you want one, you'll need to contact us to get on the waiting list, be very patient, and jump on it immediately when available. Availability of this fish is always completely unpredictable, and it may be years between collections. Call 310 562 2922 for details. Yes, it's very expensive.

This species is not much more difficult to care for than other larger angels, but don't attempt it if you have to ask how to get a finicky fish to eat. It is usually slow to begin feeding, but it can do great with expert care, which it does require. The fish in the lower right has been in our personal tanks about 15 years-- we stopped counting. What's the secret? Years of experience.

*The* Holy Grail of angelfishes, Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus is found only on the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef, (good luck with that) east to New Caledonia and south to Lord Howe Island.

Sizes

Throughout history, these have been 6" or larger.

Range in Nature

Coral Sea, New Caledonia

Minimum Aquarium Size

150

Diet and Feeding

Omnivore, offer sponge based prepared diets and lots of algae. Slow to begin feeding, does great with expert care, which it does require.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Generally not safe with corals, but it's price and rarity usually puts it in a reef tank.

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.