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Angelfish Pomacanthidae family and species identificaton, characteristics, compatibility, feeding, other aquarium care and profile information to learn about keeping saltwater Angelfishes in aquariums. Photo resources are included.
Reef Tank Safe Angelfish
The smaller Angelfish species work well in larger reef tanks, however the larger species, such as the Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) will eat corals and shrimp and should be avoided. Even the smaller (Dwarf) Angels will occasionally pick at corals in a small tank unless they are well fed. The beautiful Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish is one of the few truly reef tank safe Angelfish whic…
Multicolor Angelfish (Genicanthus personatus)
A saltwater fish profile and captive aquarium care rating on the Multicolor Angelfish (Centropyge multicolor) .
Eibl's Angelfish Profile
A species photo with identificaton, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, other aquarium care and profile information about the Eibl's Angelfish (Centropyge eibli) from your About Guides to Saltwater Aquariums.
Fishers' Angelfish
A saltwater fish profile and captive aquarium care rating on the Fishers' Angelfish (Centropyge fisheri) of the Family Pomacanthidae. This is a good hardy starter species that does well in saltwater aquariums with ample marine algae and other live rock growth present to constantly graze and feed on.
Coral Beauty Angelfish Profile
A Profile on the Coral Beauty Angelfish which includes Diet & Feeding, Reef Tank Compatibility, Scientific Name, Size limits, Distribution, Habitat, and more.
Buy Dwarf Anglefish Direct From the Supplier
Marine Angelfish are among the most colorful fish found in the ocean today. Most Dwarf Anglefish are considered to be reasonably easy to keep in a saltwater aquarium. Here are links to Angelfish specimens which are available on the market today, direct from the supplier.
Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish
View pictures and read male and female identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding and more saltwater aquarium Angel fish care profile information about the reef safe Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos). Other Common Names: Swallowtail, Blackspot, Blackspot Lyretail, Spotbreast, and Zebra (Male) Angelfish.
Angelfish Family Profile
Your Guides provide an overall profile on the identification, characteristic traits, dietary requirements and more about Angelfishes of the Pomacanthidae family.
Angelfish Species Profiles
A collection of Angelfish species profiles by your Guides, each of which includes a photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and other care profile information.
Black and White Bandit Angelfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Black and White Bandit Angelfish (Holacanthus arculatus).
Flame Angelfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus).
Lemonpeel Angelfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissimus).
Potter's Angelfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Potter's Angelfish (Centropyge potteri).
Small Angelfish Species Rating Chart
Do you know which Genus Centropyge Dwarf or Pygmy Angelfishes are the easiest to keep in saltwater aquariums? The small Angelfish species listed on this rating chart are color coded as good starters or ones that should be avoided, and includes minimum tank size recommendations.
Medium Angelfish Species Rating Chart
Do you know which Genera Genicanthus, Chaetodontoplus, and other Angelfishes in this group are the easiest to keep in saltwater aquariums? The medium Angelfish species listed on this rating chart are color coded as good starters or ones that should be avoided, and includes minimum tank size recommendations.
Large Angelfish Species Rating Chart
Do you know which Genera Holacanthus and Pomacanthus Angelfishes are the easiest to keep in saltwater aquariums? The large Angelfish species listed on this rating chart are color coded as good starters or ones that should be avoided, and includes minimum tank size recommendations.
Marine Angelfish Profiles
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, an overall characteristic profile about the Family Pomacanthidae, as well as a nice large collection of individual Angelfish species profiles with photos included.
Marine Angelfishes Profiled
From the AMDA Handouts page, another great in depth article by John Tullock for everything you ever wanted to know about the Family Pomacanthidae, including his ten tips for success with marine Angelfishes.

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