Holacanthus bermudensis
| Common Names: | Blue Angelfish |
| Synonyms: | Holacanthus ciliaris bermudensis |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae |
| Category: | Pomacanthidae |
| Distribution: | Atlantic - West; Patchy distribution in the tropical west Atlantic. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Active; Less docile than their dwarf cousins, angels in the Holaanthus species are very inquisitive and should not be kept with smaller species. The rule of thumb being if a fish can fit within its mouth, then it may become prey. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Not recommended for beginners, they should be placed in a well established tank, with a healthy supply of liverock. Dried flakes, frozen foods, and regular greens and algae should be supplied. Blue angels are similar to other angels they are constant and voracious feeders. They will sample anything and everything placed within the tank, including corals. Caution should be used when considering placing an angel in a reef system. Featherdusters, anemones, clams and other shellfish are regular targ |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 40cm (15.7") Female: 40cm (15.7") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are typically larger. |
| Breeding: | None known |
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| Comments: | Often confused with the Queen angelfish, the most prominent distinction between the two is that the during the juvenile stage Queen angelfish will have their mid-striping slightly bent. |
| Main Colours: | Yellow, Blue, Brown |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Dan |
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