Facts and information about the Blueface Angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopan), including diet and other captive care information.
A profile of the Regal Angelfish which includes photos, diet and feeding, reef tank compatibility, scientific name, size limits, distribution, habitat, and more.
Listed alphabetically by their most common names, browse this index of individual Angelfish species profiled by your Guides to get identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more information on saltwater Angelfishes.
Grouped into three basic saltwater Angelfish categories, small, medium, and large species, browse these rating charts before choosing any Angelfish for your aquarium to find out which are good choices to start with, and which are best avoided because they are difficult to care for.
Your Guides provide an overall profile on the identification, characteristic traits, dietary requirements and more about Angelfishes of the
Pomacanthidae family.
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…
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.
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.
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.
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Black and White Bandit Angelfish (Holacanthus arculatus).
A Profile on the Coral Beauty Angelfish which includes Diet & Feeding, Reef Tank Compatibility, Scientific Name, Size limits, Distribution, Habitat, and more.
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.
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.
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus).
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.
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissimus).
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Potter's Angelfish (Centropyge potteri).
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.
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.
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.
