Like many large Angelfish their appearance will change dramatically from the juvenile to adult stage.

Also, some species of inverts are almost always picked on to some extent by even “reef safe” Angelfish. 3reef membership is … These are almost as non reef safe a fish as you can get. Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads.

Description. Queen angelfish are without a doubt one of the prettiest angelfish found in the Caribbean. Some of the larger angels have reputations for being partially reef safe around certain corals, but all fish are individuals. This is not a reef-safe fish as it will eat the polyps of both hard and soft corals. The Queen Angelfish is one of the most striking of all angelfish. The Queen Angelfish reaches up to 18 inches in the wild, and an adult needs a tank of at least 200 gallons along with lots of hiding places and live rocks for grazing. At any time, an angelfish can become destructive, and once it … Queen Angelfish in Reef Tank Discussion in ' Inverts ' started by MarkSReef1382 , Dec 23, 2011 . Even among those species with which hobbyists have experienced success there are individuals who will deny the stereotype. Queen Angelfish, Holocanthus ciliaris, net caught in the Florida Keys. Even then they will likely do some harassment and inhibit the corals while trying to graze. Although they look a lot like a blue angelfish at all sizes, they tend to have more vibrant colors and seem to maintain those vibrant colors throughout their lives. They are quick to pick at all except toxic corals that can defend themselves. The Queen Angelfish, Holocanthus ciliaris, has a vibrant yellow body with light blue speckling and electric blue highlights around the face and edging the fins. ... needs a large tank - at a minimum of 250 gallons, with lots of hiding places and live rock for grazing. The safe answer is ‘no’. Not a good reef dweller, the Queen Angelfish is prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) ... We hope you and the aquatic life under your care stay safe. However, Angelfish are living creature and one size doesn’t fit all.

Is the Queen AngelFish Reef Safe?