Queen Angelfish – Holacanthus ciliaris

Species Name: Holacanthus ciliaris

Synonyms: H. iodocus, H. cornutus, H. coronatus, H. formosus

Common Names: Queen Angelfish

Family: Pomacanthidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 17.7 inches / 45cm

Environment: Reef, Depth 1-70m

Origin: Tropical Atlantic

Temperament: Aggressive - especially large juveniles and subadults

Company: Do not keep with other large Angels or Seissle Inverts. Should be the last fish added to a community setup.

Aquarium Setup: Minimum 180gal with plenty of hiding spaces.

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. bermudensis

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Queen Angelfish – Holacanthus ciliaris
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Holacanthus ciliaris
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Queen Angelfish – Holacanthus ciliaris
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