Blue Angel Research

[hot883]

Hi, I am trying to find out all I can on this "Blue Angel" juvi.. Any one know any info.? Final size, reef safe, compatable with other fish etc.? Do well in a 125 reef? Thanks

 

[dogstar]

From a book.....
Blue Angelfish Holacanthus bermudensis
To 15 inches
From E. Atlantic
180g or larger
A sponge feeder, in home aquarium may eat special Angelfish foods
Mostly hardy if fed properly
Not coral safe
Older juvies or young adults acclimate better than others sizes
Gets mean as ages
Needs lots of swimming room and hideing spaces
Do not keep with other large Angels
Will crossbreed with the Queen A.
Adults look much different
Juvies look simular to H. passer

 

[hot883]

Thanks Dogstar. Thats great to find out and not one that I want. Ha! Atleast I researched before buying.

 

[emperor11]

Barry, have you looked into a Majestic or Regal Angel? Generally they are reef-safe. In fact, Steve Weast has a Regal in his reef. Granted, there are a few here and there that will pick at stuff, but generally they won't. As far as the Blue Angel goes, if you want to keep JUST softies, then I would definetly recommend him, but most likely you will want other corals besides mushrooms, leathers, and zoos. Although, having just a huge variety of those would make for an interesting reef. Here's a link that may help you out...he talks about the Majestic Angel in general...oh, and did I mention it'll only get about as big as a yellow tang? (8")
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/7/fish

 

[maroonytun]

Emepeor 11,
check out the rare clowns thread, it might take a little bit to find it.

 

[emperor11]

Originally Posted by maroonytun
Emepeor 11,
check out the rare clowns thread, it might take a little bit to find it.
You got it chief. Just replied.

 

[maroonytun]

Hi i captain. I just replied to you reply

 

[dischirm]

If you like the look of that Angel, check out juvenile Queen Angels. Looks very similar as juveniles, but IMO much better looking as an adult. I have one and it is a very great fish. very interactive but not at all reef-safe.

 

[hot883]

Thanks Adam, I will look into that.

 

[peter1215]

I also have a queen angle and she's a great fish and the colors are awesome.

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by peter1215
I also have a queen angle and she's a great fish and the colors are awesome.
Peter, any pics? What size of system do you have?

 

[peter1215]

my queen is about 51/2 inches and i have 125 tank right now but i'm getting a 220 or 265 in January. I'll try to post some pictures soon. my queen angel almost looks exactly like this one .
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/mari...nAngelfish.php

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by peter1215
my queen is about 51/2 inches and i have 125 tank right now but i'm getting a 220 or 265 in January. I'll try to post some pictures soon. my queen angel almost looks exactly like this one .
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/mari...nAngelfish.php
How do you supliment their needs for sponges? What is the diet yours is on?

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by hot883
How do you supliment their needs for sponges? What is the diet yours is on?
Ocean Nutrition's frozen Angel formula is very high in sponge and very nutritious for angelfish.

 

[hot883]

Thanks Lion. I have seen that now you mention it.