Queen Angel
Queen Angel
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Origin: East Americas
Size info:
Size XL: approx. 5.5 -7"
There once was a Queen Angel so bright,
With blue and yellow hues quite a sight,
Her dorsal fin stands tall,
And cilia line her gill wall,
Holacanthus ciliaris is a delight!
Fun Fact: The Queen Angel can change color when stressed, going from a bright blue and yellow to a duller brown and gray.
Keeping Queen Angels in an Aquarium
The Queen Angel, or Holacanthus ciliaris, is a beautiful and popular fish in the aquarium hobby. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to keep this fish in your aquarium:
Tank Size
A minimum tank size of 180 gallons is recommended for a single Queen Angel. They are active swimmers and need plenty of space to move around.
Water Parameters
Queen Angels prefer a temperature range of 72-78°F and a pH range of 8.1-8.4. They also require high water quality, so regular water changes and proper filtration are a must.
Diet
Queen Angels are omnivores and require a varied diet of meaty and vegetable-based foods. Offer them a mix of high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and spirulina.
Behavior
Queen Angels are generally peaceful but can become aggressive towards other angelfish or similar-looking fish. They may also pick at corals and invertebrates, so be cautious when adding them to a reef tank.
Coolest Stuff about Queen Angels
- Queen Angels have a unique color pattern with a bright blue body, yellow tail, and a crown-like pattern on their head.
- They are known for their ability to change coloration and pattern as they mature, making them even more stunning to watch.
- Queen Angels are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they start out as females and can later change into males.
- They are found in the western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to Brazil, and are a popular game fish in some areas.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
All livestock ordered between Monday and Sunday will ship out the following Tuesday or Wednesday. For example, livestock ordered between Monday the 1st and Sunday the 7th would ship out on Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 9th.
For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.
All livestock is part of our Arrive Alive + 72 Hour Guarantee. We must be notified within 72 hours of any issues or we will be unable to process your claim.
Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.
Local pick-up: Our online stocklist may be different than what’s available for in-store pickup. Please call 385-800-6711 for in-store availability. You may order livestock online for local pick-up, and your order will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday after it’s placed.
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