🐠 Conspicuous Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Reef-Associated • Show Species
 
📋 The Conspicuous Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus) is renowned for its cream-to-gold face mask bordered by a bold black bar, a cool gray body with fine speckling, and golden fin margins. Under quality lighting, the edges glow, emphasizing its distinctive facial pattern and regal profile.
In the wild it inhabits cooler, sponge-rich reefs around Lord Howe Island and New Caledonia, methodically grazing on sponges and tunicates. A confident swimmer, it becomes a true centerpiece in large marine displays when provided with ample rockwork, caves, and stable parameters.
Though considered advanced, a settled specimen is robust. Prioritize excellent water quality, oxygenation, and a sponge-inclusive diet to maintain body condition, fin edges, and the fish’s trademark mask.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Iconic Face Mask: Cream/gold mask with striking black bar
⚪ Golden Fin Edges: Subtle metallic margins that glow under light
📏 Large Showpiece: Grows to ~12", ideal for expansive displays
✅ Captive-Bred Option: Increasing availability from elite hatcheries
🐠 Collector’s Rarity: Limited range and seasonal collection