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Latest revision as of 18:11, 15 June 2020

King Angelfish

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King Angelfish

Holacanthus passer

681 Litres (180 US G.)

30-35.6 cm (11.8-14")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

10-15 years

Family

Pomacanthidae





Additional names

King Angelfish, Passer Angelfish


Origin[edit]

Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Can be aggressive, keep the robust semi-aggressive tank mates such as Damsels and Surgeonfish. Will nip at soft and stony corals, clams and invertebrates, not ideal for a reef set up.


Diet[edit]

Requires a varied diet including veggie and meaty offerings, including spirulina and specialised Angelfish blended food available in marine aquatic stores and online.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed at least two to three times a day.

Pictures[edit]

Videos[edit]

Juvenile:

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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