Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – sponge-based angel diet, marine pellets, frozen mysis, nori
Aquarium species profile
Emperor Angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator · Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to Hawaii)
Minimum tank220 gal
Adult size15"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Other large reef fish; large tangs, large wrasses
Tank mates to avoid
Corals, invertebrates, other large angels, small fish
Care notes
Spectacular adult coloration of yellow and blue horizontal stripes. Juveniles dark blue with white concentric rings. Not reef-safe. Long color transition (1–2 years).
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.