Blue Angelfish (Holacanthus bermudensis)

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Blue Angelfish

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Blue Angelfish

Holacanthus bermudensis

946 Litres (250 US G.)

40-45 cm (15.7-17.7")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

10-20 years

Family

Pomacanthidae





Additional names

Blue Angelfish, Bermuda Angelfish

Additional scientific names

Holacanthus ciliaris bermudensis, Holacanthus isabelita, Angelichthys isabelita


Identification

Large angelfish with elongated dorsal and anal fins. Blue/brown body and the soft parts of dorsal and anal fins and caudal fins with wide yellow margins. The pelvic fins are bright yellow, and the pectorals are blue basally, clear distally, with a broad yellow band separating the two colours. Can hybridise with the Queen Angelfish.

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