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Suggested Tank
220+ gallons
Max Size
15 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Emperor Angelfish is a vibrant, multi-colored saltwater fish that is popular among aquarists. It is known for its striking appearance, with a body covered in a mix of vibrant blue and yellow stripes. The body shape is disc-like, and the dorsal and anal fins are extended.
Reef Safe
The Emperor Angelfish is not considered reef safe. It tends to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles.
Environment
The Emperor Angelfish requires a large tank with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. They prefer a well-lit tank with moderate to strong water movement.
Behavior
This species is semi-aggressive. It can be territorial and will defend its space against others. It is generally peaceful with other species if they are not similar in shape and color.
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Owner Reviews
Christian
@Christian27484
Incredibly beautiful fish, can be quite aggressive, I’d say one of the more aggressive large angelfish. Never touched coral but feed them very well in case.
For Sale
Price History
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Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 2, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish
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$ 250.00 | Candy Corals | Oct 29, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish
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$ 200.00 | The Biota Group | Oct 14, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish
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$ 225.00 | Candy Corals | Sep 22, 2025 | View |
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Adult Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 396.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 21, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish
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$ 250.00 | Candy Corals | Sep 19, 2025 | View |
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Adult Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 444.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 14, 2025 | View |
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Adult Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 396.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 12, 2025 | View |
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Show Size Christmas Island Yellow Tail Emperor Angelfish
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$ 350.00 | Candy Corals | Sep 3, 2025 | View |
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Show Size Christmas Island Yellow Tail Emperor Angelfish
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$ 297.00 | Candy Corals | Sep 1, 2025 | View |
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Adult Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 215.00 | Reef Beauties | Aug 24, 2025 | View |
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Orange Tail Emperor Angelfish
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$ 595.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 22, 2025 | View |
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Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 153.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 22, 2025 | View |
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Medium/Large Emperor Angelfish
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$ 255.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 22, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 100.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 22, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish (S)
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$ 80.00 | Kane Aquarium | Jun 9, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish (S)
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$ 180.00 | Kane Aquarium | Jun 4, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish
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$ 275.00 | The Biota Group | Jun 3, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish (S)
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$ 80.00 | Kane Aquarium | Jun 3, 2025 | View |
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Adult Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 396.00 | Reef Beauties | May 10, 2025 | View |
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Medium/Large Emperor Angelfish
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Juv Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 73.00 | Reef Beauties | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Adult Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 215.00 | Reef Beauties | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 162.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 22, 2025 | View |
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Adult Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus Imperator)
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$ 396.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish
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$ 250.00 | The Biota Group | Apr 13, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 100.00 | Candy Corals | Mar 8, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 100.00 | Candy Corals | Feb 5, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 100.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 21, 2024 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish - Adult - Sri Lanka
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$ 247.00 | World Wide Coral | Oct 14, 2024 | View |
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Orange Tail Emperor Angelfish
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$ 700.00 | Candy Corals | Oct 2, 2024 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish - Juvenile - Philippines
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$ 131.00 | World Wide Coral | Sep 9, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 187.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 17, 2024 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish - Juvenile - Philippines
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$ 131.00 | World Wide Coral | Jul 6, 2024 | View |
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Captive Bred Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
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$ 250.00 | Candy Corals | Jun 4, 2024 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish - Adult - Sri Lanka
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$ 247.00 | World Wide Coral | May 31, 2024 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish - Changing - Philippines
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$ 224.00 | World Wide Coral | May 12, 2024 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish - Adult - Sri Lanka
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$ 247.00 | World Wide Coral | May 10, 2024 | View |
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Emperor Angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
