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Queen Angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Perciformes›Pomacanthidae
📍 Caribbean & Western Atlantic
Considered the most beautiful large angelfish. Iridescent blue-yellow body with a distinctive electric-blue 'crown' spot on the forehead. Wild-caught specimens are stubborn to wean onto captive foods. Sponge specialist.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- omnivore/sponge
- maxSize
- 18 inches
- salinity
- SG 1.020–1.025
- minTankSize
- 250 gallons
- temperature
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
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Temperature
73–82°F
23–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)