Queen Angel - Adult (Atlantic)

The Queen angel is a very large and impressive fish from the Caribbean. As a juvenile it is blue and yellow with pale vertical stripes over its body which curve towards its head. When it matures its body becomes lighter and each scale is edged in lighter yellow, making a latticework effect. The edges of its fins become edged in bright blue and yellow and it develops a blue circular 'crown' pattern on its forehead. Not all fish transition when at the same size, but it usually begins when they are approximately 3 inches. It is similar in appearance to the Blue angel, however only the Queen angel has a 'crown' and its entire tail fin is bright yellow. Males and females are visually identical.

The Queen angel can grow to be approximately 18 inches long and needs a large aquarium as an adult, we recommend at least 250 gallons. It may become aggressive, especially towards other angelfish. Because of this it should be the last fish added to the aquarium.

Angelfish may nip on many types of corals, especially LPS corals, clam mantles, sponges, and sometimes soft corals. They do not typically bother SPS corals or other types of invertebrates. They feel most secure when there is plenty of live rock to hide in, as well as open space for swimming. Diet should include plenty of marine algae and Spirulina, Sponge matter, frozen Mysis shrimp, half shell clams, and other high quality meaty items. It should be fed 2-3 times a day.