Saltwater
Angelfish
Holacanthus bermudensis
Pomacanthidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 45 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 2,028 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and United States.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits rocky or coral reefs. Juveniles in channels and on inshore reefs. Feeds primarily on sponges. Small juveniles do well in aquariums once they begin to accept food.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Angelichthys isabelita
- Holacanthus ciliaris bermudensis
- Holacanthus isabelita
- Holocanthus bermudensis
In other languages
- Blå kejserfisk
- Bermuda blue angelfish, Blue angel, Blue angelfish, Corn sugar
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.