🐠 Watanabei Angelfish (Genicanthus watanabei)
Marine Angelfish • Reef Safe • Planktivore • Mid-Water Swimmer
 
📋 The Watanabei Angelfish (Genicanthus watanabei) is a strikingly elegant species recognized for its sexual dimorphism and clean-lined coloration.
Males exhibit horizontal blue and black stripes over a silvery-white body with blue-edged fins, while females feature a subtle silver-blue body with delicate black margins on the dorsal and tail fins.
This true reef-safe planktivore swims actively in the open water column and thrives in peaceful reef aquariums with high oxygenation and consistent current. Its gentle temperament makes it an excellent choice for community and coral-rich systems.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ True reef-safe angelfish: planktivore that never nips corals
⚪ Striking sexual dimorphism: males striped, females silver-blue
📏 Ideal reef size: grows to 18 cm (7")
✅ Peaceful community fish: thrives in coral tanks
🐠 Graceful swimmer: elegant open-water movement