Blue Angel

The Blue Angelfish, recognized for its graceful swimming technique, is one of the most colorful fish on rocky reefs.

Blue Angelfish are saltwater fish that live in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean. These fish are not widely dispersed across the Bahamas, as well as along the shores of North and South America from North Carolina to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

To distinguish it from other angelfish species, it has been dubbed the Bermuda Blue Angelfish in recent years.

This is a tough fish that should only be kept by experienced aquarists. The biggest challenges of keeping a Blue Angelfish are its size and disposition. These fish can grow to a maximum length of 18″(45cm), necessitating a huge tank of at least 180 gallons (680 liters). They are also well-known for being violent toward peaceful species and smaller fish.

I. Size

• Average Adult Size: 4 – 6 inches
• Maximum Adult Size:  7 inches (18 cm) long and 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) high
• Swimming Level: lower levels 

II. You would love the fish because…

The Blue Angelfish (Holacanthus Bermudensis) is a ray-finned fish with an oval body and long dorsal and anal fins. Because of its attractive coloration, a combination of blue and green tones with yellow edges, this fish is a popular addition to aquariums.

They are frequently confused with Queen Angelfish, a close relative. Blue Angelfish are identified by a light blue pectoral fin tipped in yellow and a blue tail with a yellow edge. The Blue Angelfish lacks a mark on its head, whereas the Queen Angelfish has a black crown with a blue edge. It’s worth noting that hybrids of the two species are prevalent and can be difficult to tell apart.

 III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

• Recommended: 4
• Recommended Male/Female – 1: 2
• Overall friendliness : Peaceful
• Friendliness with own kind: Peaceful
• Friendliness with other species: Peaceful as long as it has plenty of space.

Angelfish are typically gentle, calm fish, but because they are cichlids, they can be hostile toward one another, especially when attempting to partner and spawn.

IV. Species compatibility

Similar aggressive fish such as clownfish, dottybacks, damselfish, tangs, and wrasses are excellent tank mates for a Blue Angelfish. It is recommended that the Blue Angelfish be added last to a tank with similar temperament species for the best results.

V. How to feed this species?

This creature eats everything. In the wild, it primarily feeds on insect larvae and tiny fish. They can be given pellets, flakes, and live and frozen items in captivity.

Recommended food

•  TetraMin Plus Fish Food

• Aqueon Tropical Flakes Freshwater Fish Food

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Live, frozen food

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