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Saltwater Sanctuary LLC

Emperor Angelfish Juvenile

Emperor Angelfish Juvenile

$89.99 USD
$89.99 USD
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Appearance & Transformation

  • Juvenile: Deep blue body with alternating electric blue and white rings, sometimes with a dorsal filament (depending on origin).
  • Adult: Develops bold yellow and blue horizontal stripes, a pale blue face, and a dark eye mask.
  • Change: Begins around 3-6 inches, can take months to a year, and is a gradual process.

Care Requirements (Intermediate/Advanced)

  • Tank Size: Needs a very large tank, minimum 220 gallons, to accommodate adult size (up to 15 inches).
  • Diet: Omnivorous; needs a varied diet of marine algae (Spirulina), seaweed, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and prepared angelfish formulas.
  • Temperament: Semi-aggressive; less territorial than adults but still assertive; generally ignore tankmates after settling in.
  • Reef Safety: Not 100% reef safe; will likely nip at corals (especially LPS) and clam mantles as they mature, requiring careful planning. 
Behavior
  • May swim at an angle or "tilt," which can be normal submissive behavior.
  • Needs plenty of rockwork for hiding and grazing.
  • Quarantine is highly recommended due to disease susceptibility. 

 

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