International Aquatics
African Angelfish
African Angelfish
🛡️ International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee
All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. For size preference please add a note on your order and we will match your fish to your requested size. If you just want the fish without our QT process, Please email us directly with your order number. Please note this does waive the 15 day guarantee.
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The African Angelfish (Holacanthus africanus) is a semi-aggressive species that is considered reef-safe with caution, admired for its vivid golden-yellow coloration as juveniles, bold black markings, and strikingly contrasting juvenile and adult patterns. Adult African Angelfish exhibit an olive green color with a lighter bar down the middle of the body, yellow tipped fins, and a stark, black eye-spot behind the gills. Pictured is an adult.
Males typically exhibit larger body size with more pronounced coloration and bolder markings, while females and juveniles often display slightly duller hues with a more noticeable transition pattern as they mature.
They reach about 16 inches in length and should be housed in aquariums of at least 220 gallons to accommodate their size and activity level. Provide ample live rock for grazing and hiding, a sandy substrate, and plenty of open swimming space. Stable water parameters are crucial: salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 72–79°F, and pH 8.1–8.4. A secure lid is recommended, as angelfish may jump when startled.
Their diet should consist of a varied mix of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, high-quality angelfish pellets, spirulina, marine algae, and sponges (a natural component of their wild diet). With proper care, the African Angelfish makes a stunning centerpiece in a large marine aquarium, though it should be kept with compatible tankmates due to its semi-aggressive nature.
International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.
Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.
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