Blue Angelfish
Blue Angelfish – Holacanthus bermudensis
 

Blue Angelfish – Holacanthus bermudensis

Species Name: Holacanthus bermudensis

Synonyms:

Common Names: Blue Angelfish

Family: Pomacanthidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 15 inches / 38cm

Environment: Reef, Depth 2-92m

Origin: Tropical Eastern Atlantic

 




Temperament: Aggressive

Company: Do not keep with other large Angels or Seissle Inverts

Aquarium Setup: Minimum 180gal tank with plenty of hiding spots

Food: Feeds on sponge in the wild. Can adapt to aquarium feeding. Feed plenty of veggie matter along with meaty offerings. occasionaly offerings of special Angelfish blends containing marine sponge should be offered.

Breeding: Not a captive bred species. Can crossbreed with H. ciliaris

Juvenile blue angelfish
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