Queen Angelfish
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| Common name | Queen Angelfish |
| Size | max 1' 6" |
| Origin | Caribbean, Florida to Brazil, Western Atlantic |
| Compatibility | Not a good reef dweller, the Queen Angelfish is prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles. It can be aggressive, so it must be introduced to the community tank last. |
| Maintenance | A somewhat difficult angelfish to keep, Queen Angelfish often suffer from incorrect water parameters and diet. |
| Temperature | 72-78° F |
| Water chemistry / movement | sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4 |
| Feeding | The diet should include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. The Queen Angelfish should be fed at least three times daily. |
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| Comments | The Queen Angelfish is one of the most striking of all angelfish. Vibrant yellow and electric sapphire-blue highlights give the Queen Angelfish an almost iridescent appearance. |
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