Trumpet Fish (Aulostomus chinensis) Dwarf Angels

Trumpet Fish (Aulostomus chinensis) Dwarf AngelsTrumpet Fish (Aulostomus chinensis) Aulostomus chinensis Care: Intermediate Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Pacific Colouration of juvenile and adult different, also individuals can quickly change colour from longitudinal bands to vertical banding. A xanthic form is common in some areas. Juveniles live among seagrass and in soft coral areas, adults from shallow reef flats to deep drop offs, and from coastal waters to outer

and normally in the few days leading up to full moon

native to the Indo-Pacific reefs

from East Africa to Fiji

attractive and relatively peaceful for an angelfish

Known for their distinctive patterns and striking contrast

fine dark chevron markings

joined by a distinct curving yellow band on black continuing onto caudal peduncle

Usually at depths of over 40m

Alveopora spp

Flame Angel (Centropyge loriculus)

and has been reported to 60m depth

and many captive-bred clownfish will instead adopt a coral