Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Hard care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Queen Angelfish is a large, vibrant fish with a predominantly yellow body, blue facial markings, and blue-edged fins. It features a distinctive blue-rimmed black spot on the dorsal fin (the "crown"), yellow pectoral fins, and blue striping around the mouth and gill covers. The body is laterally compressed with a disc-like shape typical of pomacanthids.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine flakes, frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and vegetable matter such as spirulina, nori, and blanched vegetables. Feed 2-3 times daily in smaller amounts to maintain water quality.
Difficulty and care for the Queen Angelfish
Moderate - Queen Angelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, velvet disease (Oodinium), bacterial infections, parasite susceptibility
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the coasts of Florida and Brazil. Found from Florida southward through the Caribbean to Brazil.
Log Queen Angelfish in your reef tank
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