These are one of the most beautiful angelfish that can be aquired by a hobbyist.

They have a wonderful reputation as angels go and are usually very hardy, however lately that has not been the case and I would suggest avoiding this fish.

They have not been very hardy lately and quite a few of them have been dying within a few months of being in an aquarium, despite many good efforts to save them. Like all angels, to keep them healthy they need a good and varied diet with pristine water conditions.

They also need a well established tank with algae so they can graze, which means at least 6 months for a new tank. They also like a good water current to play in.

They are reef safe within limits, there are some angels who regardless of what kind will pick on clam mantles, soft or hard corals, polyps, etc, while others will not. When an angel gets established in a tank there is a chance they will bully new arrivals.

It is best to have one angel per system but if you must add another make sure you have enough space and they are not the same colour or even close or they will fight.

It's shape is similar to Damselfish, and can be identified by the spine on its gill cover. Although very rare, this fish is hardy and does well in a community tank with similar-sized fishes. Keep in mind that this fish is rarely aquarium-bred, and there are no visible differences for sexing. Finely chop all foods, and include plenty of greens.