Emperor Angelfish
NameEmperor Angelfish
Scientific NamePomacanthus imperator
Common NamesEmperor Angelfish, Imperial Angelfish
FamilyPomacanthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)15
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Triggerfish (some species), Groupers, Lionfish, Large Wrasses, Pufferfish
Description
The Emperor Angelfish is a magnificent marine fish renowned for its striking blue body adorned with horizontal yellow stripes and a bright yellow caudal fin as an adult. Juveniles exhibit a dramatically different pattern of dark blue with concentric white and electric blue rings. This species is a popular, yet demanding, choice for large FOWLR or reef aquariums due to its size and potential to nip at corals.
