Imperator Angel: Adult - Pomacanthus imperator

The Imperator Angel: Adult  (Pomacanthus imperator) is also known as Imperial Angelfish and Imperator Angelfish. The name is commonly shortened to Emperor Angel / Imperial Angel / Imperator Angel in everyday speech.

The adult fish is blue and decorated with close-set horizontal yellow stripes on the sides and the adjoining dorsal and anal fins.

The caudal fin is of a striking yellow to orange shade. The eye is enclosed by a black vertical bar with blue edging. The pectoral fin base is black while the snout is white.

Minimum tank size: 75 Gallons

Reef Compatibility:

Will nip at sessile invertebrates such as nudibranchs, corals, and clams.

Food and Diet:

In the aquarium they should be sustained by a wide selection of live, fresh, or frozen and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, chopped krill, chopped clams, chopped squid, marine algae, zucchini, spinach, romaine lettuce, and quality Spirulina-based flake foods for angelfish and herbivores.

Feed them at least three small meals a day to help support their fast metabolism.

If a specimen doesn't initially eat during acclimation, they can be enticed with live brine shrimp, ghost shrimp, and freshly chopped seafood.

Level of Care: Moderate

Approximate Purchase Size:

Small Adult 2-1/2" to 3"; Medium 4.5" to 5.5"; Large: 6" to 7" Show 8 -10 inch

 NO SIZE GUARANTEES