Description
Aquarium Requirements:
- Tank Size: 180+ gallons (680+ liters) due to their large size and active swimming behavior.
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025
- Water Flow: Moderate to strong
Size & Lifespan:
- Adult Size: Up to 20 inches (50 cm)
- Lifespan: 10–20 years with proper care
Behavior & Tank Mates:
- Semi-aggressive—can be territorial, especially toward other angelfish.
- Best kept alone or with large, semi-aggressive species like tangs, triggerfish, and groupers.
- Not reef-safe—they nip at corals, sponges, and invertebrates.
Diet & Feeding:
- Omnivorous—requires a varied diet of:
- Marine algae & seaweed
- Sponges & tunicates (found in high-quality angelfish food)
- Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, krill
- Pellets & flakes enriched with vitamins
- Feed 2–3 times a day to maintain health and coloration.
Additional Care Tips:
- Requires plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding spots.
- Can be shy when first introduced, but becomes bold over time.
- Prone to marine diseases (like ich) and requires pristine water conditions.
