King Angelfish (Holacanthus passer)
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King Angelfish
King Angelfish
Holacanthus passer
379 Litres (100 US G.)
30-35.6 cm (11.8-14")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
10-15 years
Family
Pomacanthidae
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Contents
Additional names
- King Angelfish, Passer Angelfish
Origin
- Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Can be aggressive, keep the robust semi-aggressive tank mates such as Damsels and Surgeonfish. Will nip at soft and stony corals, clams and invertebrates, not ideal for a reef set up.
Diet
- Requires a varied diet including veggie and meaty offerings, including spirulina and specialised Angelfish blended food available in marine aquatic stores and online.
Feeding regime
- Feed at least two to three times a day.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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