First discovered - Unknown
Nutrition – Omnivore, this fish need a varied diet of meaty foods and veggie foods.It will accept
commercials foods especially prepared Angelfish formula that contains marine sponge material.
Mysis, Krill shrimps can be part of its meaty diet. Dried sheets of nori, Spirulina and other marine
algae are essential for the Blueface Angelfish.
Behavior – Semi aggressive
Maintenance and care – Provide a minimum of a 120 gallon tank with hiding places and plenty of
swimming space. Plenty of live rock for grazing is essential for the blue face angle. The blue face angle
nips at stony and soft corals. Although The Blue Faced Angelfish is not reef safe some successful
attempts have been recorded. This species should not be kept with other large angels to avoid
territorial fights.
Water Parameters – Temperature: 72F-79F, PH: 8.1- 8.4, Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.023
Breeding – Not yet breed in captivity