Blue Angelfish

Latin Name

Holacanthus bermudensis

Common Name

Blue Angelfish

Also known as

Blue Angel

Fast Facts

In terms of purchasing, this could be considered the "economy version" of the similar but nicer queen angel. Shown is a smaller specimen, which is mostly what is collected. The adult blue angelfish has a greenish-blue body and tail. The tail has yellow rear edge, while in the closely related queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) has an all yellow tail. Juveniles of the two species differ in the shape of the white body bars. In the blue angelfish they tend to be straight, while those of the juvenile queen are curved. This is a durable aquarium fish. Larger juveniles and subadults acclimate more readily than very small or very large specimens. Provide it with plenty of swimming room, as well as suitable hiding places. One of the hardiest angelfishes in the aquarium.

Sizes

Small/Around 1-2"
Medium/Around 2"-4"
Large/Around 4"-5"
X-Large/Around 5"-6"
Show/Around 6"-8"

Range in Nature

Tropical Atlantic

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

omnivorous, feeds heavily on sponges and should be fed a varied diet that includes vegetable matter

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Not recommended. May eat some soft corals and nip at large Polyped stony corals, zooanthids and clams. Smaller specimens are les

Related Fish

Rock Beauty Angel, More Angelfish

Availability

Small/Semi Regularly Available
Medium/Semi Regularly Available
Large/Occasionally Available

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Blue Angelfish SALE!

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$39.00 (reg. $49.00)
Medium	$79.00 (reg. $89.00)
Large	$109.00 (reg. $119.00)
X-Large	$139.00 (reg. $149.00)
Show	$189.00 (reg. $199.00)

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.