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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