Large Angelfish Species Rating Chart
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Genera Holacanthus & Pomacanthus Angelfishes

Because saltwater fish are not 100% predictable in their behavior, the rating chart shown below is intended to be used as a "basic guideline" when selecting Angelfishes for saltwater aquariums based on individual experience levels.
-- Debbie & Stan Hauter

Large Genera Holacanthus & Pomacanthus Angelfish Species Ratings

• Green = Good starter species for INTERMEDIATE aquarists. This does not mean these fish are good for beginners with newly set up aquariums, but recommended for those with a well established system that has ample live rock and algae growth present.

• Red = Should be avoided species only kept by ADVANCED aquarists. These fish may starve without a proper sponge diet or may have other specialized feeding requirements. They most often do not adapt well to tank feed foods or aquarium life easily.

Common Name(s) Scientific Name	Suggested Minimum Tank Size
Asfur (Arabian)   Pomacanthus asfur	135
Black & White Bandit  (Black & White  Banded, Black Banded)   Holacanthus arculatus  or   Desmoholacanthus arcuatus      > Read Profile	100
Blue   Holacanthus bermudensis	180
Blueface (Yellowface)   Pomacanthus xanthometopon	135
Bluegirdled (Majestic)   Pomacanthus navarchus	100
Bluering (Annularis)   Pomacanthus annularis	100
Cortez   Pomacanthus zonipectus	180
Emperor   Pomacanthus imperator	135
French   Pomachanthus paru	135
Gray   Pomacanthus arcuatus	180
Koran (Semicircular, Halfcircled)   Pomacanthus semicirculatus	135
Majestic (Bluegirdled)   Pomacanthus navarchus	100
Passer (King)   Holacanthus passer	100
Queen   Holacanthus ciliaris	180
Rock Beauty   Holacanthus tricolor	100
Six Banded   Pomacanthus sexstriatus	180
Yellowbar (Maculosus, Map, Half Moon)   Pomacanthus maculosus	100

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