Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) - Juvenile

Scientific Name : Pomacanthus imperator

Reef Compatible : With Caution

Care Level : Intermediate

Disposition : Semi-aggressive

Min. Tank Size : 100 gallons

Mature Size : 16 inches

Diet : Omnivore

Range : Coral Sea, Indo-Pacific, Maldives, Sri Lanka

Other Common Names

Imperator Angelfish

Description

The juvenile emperor angelfish is black with circular white and blue stripes starting at the tail. Although sought after for its colors, in captivity, the adult coloration may not be as striking or brilliant. The changing angelfish will vary in coloration and pattern as it transforms from juvenile to the adult coloration.

Diet

Feed a varied diet of Spirulina and other marine algae. Include meaty marine based foods such as mysis shrimp, raw shrimp, and commercially prepared angelfish formulas. It is often said that when juveniles change to their adult coloration, they are never quite as vibrant as when they change color in the wild. Because of this, it is also recommended to also offer vitamin enriched foods that enhance color.