{"id":8869,"date":"2026-02-17T07:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/masked-swallowtail-angel-genicanthus-semifasciatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:13:28","slug":"masked-swallowtail-angel-genicanthus-semifasciatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=masked-swallowtail-angel-genicanthus-semifasciatus","title":{"rendered":"Masked Swallowtail Angel Genicanthus Semifasciatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"190\">Masked Swallowtail Angelfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"188\">Genicanthus semifasciatus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"507\"><strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"205\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"208\" \/>The Masked Swallowtail Angelfish is a striking reef-safe species, with males showcasing bold black vertical bars across a silvery body and females displaying a golden-yellow hue with a dark eye mask. Active, peaceful, and hardy, this angelfish is an excellent choice for reef and community setups.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"625\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"520\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"523\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"562\">Western Pacific Ocean<\/strong>, particularly around <strong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"622\">Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"803\"><strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"639\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"642\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on a diet of <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"767\">high-quality marine pellets, spirulina, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and chopped seafood<\/strong>, with frequent algae-based foods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"964\"><strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"820\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"874\">reef and peaceful community aquariums<\/strong>, coexisting well with tangs, wrasses, clownfish, gobies, and other non-aggressive fish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"981\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"984\" \/><strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"996\">Peaceful<\/strong>, can be kept singly, as pairs, or in harems in larger tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1185\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1082\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1127\">intermediate aquarists<\/strong>, as they require stable, high-quality water conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1210\"><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1208\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<li data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1249\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1247\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<p data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1269\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1267\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1299\">\n<p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1299\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1297\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1339\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1337\">125+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1474\">Graceful, reef-safe, and community-friendly, the <strong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1422\">Masked Swallowtail Angelfish<\/strong> is a standout addition to large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Masked Swallowtail Angelfish \u2013 Genicanthus semifasciatus Overview:The Masked Swallowtail Angelfish is a striking reef-safe species, with males showcasing bold black vertical bars across a silvery body and females displaying a golden-yellow hue with a dark eye mask. 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