Bluefin Dwarf Angelfish (7 days for Delivery)
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- Arrive alive guarantee
- Overnight, oxygen packed
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- Overnight insulated delivery on fish orders, £19.95, and free collection near Gatwick
- Arrive-alive promise plus our Perfect Health Arrival guarantee
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- £35 minimum on livestock orders. Dry goods ship free alongside fish
Marine Fish Perfect Health Promise
All marine fish have a Perfect Health Arrival guarantee. For the following reasons, we cannot guarantee beyond that.
A number of different reasons can affect why a marine fish does not settle into its new environment. These range from:
- Unsuitable water conditions: incorrect pH, high ammonia and nitrite levels.
- Tank bullies: some marine fish are very passive and will not mix well with more boisterous tank mates.
- Incorrect tank size: please research the fish you are buying, as some will become stressed in a tank that is too small.
If you have any problems on arrival
Please contact us straight away and we will extend your guarantee until the fish is healthy again. You must call on the arrival day to activate this.
01293 749046Credit notes
If any of your aquatic life dies during our guarantees and has been acclimatised in a mature aquarium, please take a photo and email it across and we will send you a credit note.
Please email photographs of the deceased specimens to sales@aquaticstoyourdoor.co.uk.
About this fish
THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE BUT DELIVERY IS 7 DAYS FROM ORDER. PLEASE SELECT A DELIVERY DATE TO REFLECT THIS
What is its maximum size?
Typically grows to approximately 12–13 cm in length when fully mature.
The Bluefin Dwarf Angelfish has a dark brown to greyish body with distinctive darker vertical stripes and attractive blue edging along its rear dorsal and anal fins.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
Bluefin Dwarf Angelfish are native to the Indo-West Pacific, particularly the Indian Ocean.
Their natural distribution includes:
East Africa.
The Red Sea.
Madagascar and surrounding waters.
The Maldives.
Sri Lanka.
India.
Thailand and Sumatra.
They inhabit coral-rich lagoons, rocky reef areas and outer reef slopes, where they spend much of their time grazing on algae and searching for small food organisms.
They are commonly exported for the aquarium trade from countries such as the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
Is it reef compatible?
Reef compatible with caution. Bluefin Dwarf Angelfish are generally considered one of the more manageable dwarf angelfish species for reef aquariums.
However, they may nip at LPS corals, soft corals, clam mantles and other sessile invertebrates, particularly if their dietary requirements are not being met.
Providing plenty of natural grazing opportunities and a varied diet can help reduce the likelihood of unwanted coral nipping.
As with all dwarf angelfish, individual behaviour can vary, so careful observation is recommended.
What should I feed it?
Bluefin Dwarf Angelfish are omnivores and require a varied diet containing both vegetable and meaty foods.
Suitable foods include:
Spirulina-enriched flakes.
Marine algae and nori.
Frozen mysis shrimp.
Enriched brine shrimp.
Chopped krill.
Finely chopped squid and mussels.
Sponge-based angelfish preparations.
High-quality marine pellets.
Feed small portions two to three times daily. Providing regular access to natural algae growth on mature live rock is also beneficial.
How many can I keep?
Generally best kept singly in most home aquariums.
Bluefin Dwarf Angelfish can become territorial towards other dwarf angelfish, particularly those belonging to the same genus.
Keeping multiple specimens may be possible in very large aquariums with plenty of rockwork and visual barriers, but careful selection and introduction are essential.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Generally semi-aggressive but suitable for many established marine community aquariums.
Suitable tankmates may include:
Clownfish.
Tangs.
Wrasses.
Rabbitfish.
Gobies.
Blennies.
Other suitably sized peaceful or semi-aggressive marine fish.
Avoid housing them with very aggressive fish or other dwarf angelfish that may trigger territorial behaviour.
It is generally recommended to introduce dwarf angelfish towards the later stages of stocking, as established specimens can become territorial.
Water parameters
Temperature: 24–27°C
pH: 8.1–8.4
Specific gravity (salinity): 1.023–1.025
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Keep as low as practical through good filtration and regular water changes.
Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
Calcium: 380–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
If it does not arrive alive, you do not pay for it.
Photograph the bag unopened, send it to us within four hours of delivery, and we will put it right with a refund or a replacement.* Our guarantee on marine fish covers their health on arrival. If anything concerns you, please ring us on the day they arrive and we will extend it until the fish is healthy again.
*Whether we refund or replace is our decision and depends on the fish and its cost. A replacement may travel with a future order rather than straight away.