Holacanthus bermudensis
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The Blue Angelfish (Holacanthus bermudensis) is a Western Atlantic standout with a teal-blue body, golden edging, and a bold facial mask—often confused with the Queen Angel but distinguished by its subtler crown and metallic sheen. For a hardy, commanding show fish that delivers daily wow-factor in a FOWLR display, the Blue Angelfish is a top choice.
The Blue Angelfish, growing to about 15 inches as an adult, belongs in a large, mature display of 180–220+ gallons with open swim lanes and substantial, established live rock for grazing and shelter. Keep conditions steady—76–80°F, 1.024–1.026 specific gravity, pH 8.1–8.4, alkalinity 8–11 dKH, nitrate under 20 ppm, phosphate under 0.1 ppm—with moderate to strong, variable flow and good gas exchange; strong skimming and periodic fresh carbon help control organics. Semi-aggressive by nature, this species thrives as the centerpiece with robust tankmates and is not reef-safe, as it commonly nips LPS, zoanthids, and clam mantles
The Blue Angelfish should be fed small, frequent meals focused on angelfish formulas containing marine sponge, supplemented with mysis, finely chopped shrimp/clam, enriched brine as an occasional treat, spirulina, quality pellets, and sheets of nori several times per week; juveniles and new additions do best with 2–3 feedings daily, then at least twice daily once established.