Holacanthus ciliaris

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Queen Angelfish
Queen Angelfish
Species Holacanthus ciliaris
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 43.18 cm

15-17 " (38.1-43.2cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

10-15 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Queen Angelfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Can hybridise with the Blue Angelfish, however the body is more yellow, with blue borders, has finer but brighter markings.

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Facts about Holacanthus ciliaris
Availability Uncommon
Common name Queen Angelfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Pomacanthidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 17 in (43.18 cm)  +
Maximum age 15  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Holacanthus ciliaris
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