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Revision as of 03:11, 13 December 2017

Queen Angelfish

Queenangelfish.jpg
Queen Angelfish

Holacanthus ciliaris

568 Litres (150 US G.)

38.1-43.2cm (15-17 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

10-15 years

Family

Pomacanthidae

This animal is available captive bred






Sexing

Difficult to tell as juveniles. Male adults are somewhat larger then females.


Diet

It will take most foods including pellets, live and frozen foods.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Behaviour

Compatible with most peaceful fish of equal size as a juvenile. As it grows, it will become more aggressive and territorial.


Identification

Can be confused with and hybridise with the Blue Angelfish, however the body is more yellow, with blue borders, has finer but brighter markings.

Videos

In a pet shop tank:

Pictures

External links