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Emperor Angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
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One of the most spectacular fish in the ocean — adults display brilliant electric-blue and yellow horizontal stripes. Juveniles are completely different: dark blue-black with white concentric rings. NOT reef-safe; will pick at and eat corals, tube worms, clams and sponges. Needs a very large tank (150gal+) and an experienced keeper. Territorial and will bully smaller fish. Deeply rewarding when kept correctly.
CARE
Expert
AGGRESSION
High
MAX SIZE
15"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 6 more months of maturity
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–82 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.02–1.026 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–10 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCaution
Royal GrammaCaution
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralIncompatible
Hammer CoralIncompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpIncompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible