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Suggested Tank
250+ gallons
Max Size
18 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A large Caribbean angelfish with a deep, disc-shaped body of electric blue and gold, yellow tail and pectorals, and a blue-ringed dark 'crown' spot on the forehead; juveniles are dark blue with curved neon-blue bars. Adults reach around 18 inches and are bold, semi-aggressive grazers that will bully smaller tankmates and other angels, so keep one per system in a very large, mature tank with abundant live rock, caves, and open swimming lanes. Its natural sponge-based diet must be replicated with angel formulas containing sponge plus nori and mixed meaty foods, and it will readily nip stony corals, soft corals, zoanthids, clams, and tubeworms.
Reef Safe
No
Environment
This fish requires a large tank with plenty of hiding spots and swimming space. It prefers a well-lit tank with a moderate current. The tank should also have plenty of live rock for grazing.
Behavior
The Queen Angelfish is known to be semi-aggressive. It can be territorial, especially towards other angelfish. However, it is generally peaceful with other species of fish, especially if they are not similar in appearance.
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Owner Reviews
Christian
@Christian27484
Never picked on coral in my experience, quite susceptible to diseases like flukes, ich, lymphocytes, and bacterial infections. VERY territorial which is common among large angelfish but this one especially. personally the most beautiful fish I’ve ever laid eyes on and worth the money if bought from a dependable source, properly cared for and quarantined.
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