Scribbled Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus duboulayi)

This angelfish is found in shallow reefs of the Indo-West Pacific: from northern Australia and parts of Indonesia, southward to Lord Howe Island. This fish remains relatively small at less than 12 inches when fully grown and can be a challenging angelfish to keep with larger slow-moving fish as it will “pick” at everything to determine if it is edible.

Most angelfish have a mouth that extends beyond their face enabling them to find tunicates and sponges, their favorite foods, even in tight spaces.

This fish’s extremely unique patterning helps it to blend in to many environments and is a beautiful addition to our mermaid aquarium.