Rock Beauty Angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Rock Beauty Angelfish is a striking pomacanthid with a bright yellow face and anterior body, a dark purple to black posterior body and fins, and a distinctive orange ring around the eye. The body is laterally compressed and oval, reaching up to 9 inches in length, with a steep, rounded forehead profile.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality angelfish preparations, finely chopped meaty foods (such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp), and ample vegetable matter including spirulina-based foods and macroalgae.
Difficulty and care for the Rock Beauty Angelfish
The Rock Beauty is a challenging aquarium species requiring expert-level care. It is notoriously difficult to acclimate to captivity and is prone to stress-related diseases, parasites, and feeding issues even in well-established systems.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, primarily the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, ranging from Florida and the Bahamas south to Brazil and throughout the Caribbean coral reef systems.
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