King Angelfish (Holacanthus passer)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The King Angelfish displays a striking blue body with yellow and orange vertical bands, and distinctive yellow and orange coloration on the head and gill covers. Adults have an elegant, compressed body shape typical of pomacanthid angelfish.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small fish, marine algae
Difficulty and care for the King Angelfish
The King Angelfish is a challenging species requiring expert-level care. It demands pristine water quality, live rock for grazing, and stable conditions. It is highly aggressive toward conspecifics and sometimes territorial toward other fish.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole in the head disease, Bacterial septicemia
Origin and habitat
Eastern Pacific from Mexico to Peru, including the Gulf of California.
Log King Angelfish in your reef tank
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