Rock Beauty Angelfish
(Holacanthus tricolor)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Rock Beauty Angelfish
(Holacanthus tricolor)
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Care Level
Difficult
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
8"
Family
Pomacanthidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Difficult
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
8"
Family
Pomacanthidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Rock Beauty Angelfish has a body that is predominately black especially on the back half, as an adult. The head and front half portion of the body, and the caudal fin are a bright yellow. The eyes have striking sapphire-blue accents. Similar in appearance, the juvenile initially has a predominately yellow body with a large caudal black spot that just seems to enlarge, overwhelming the yellow coloration with the exception of head, body area just behind the head, and the caudal fin.
The Rock Beauty Angelfish is difficult to sustain in a home aquarium because of its dietary requirement of sponges. The diet in the aquarium should include vegetable matter such as marine algae and Spirulina, finely chopped meaty items, and high-quality angelfish preparations containing sponges.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2-1/4"; Small/Medium: 2-1/4" to 3-1/2"; Medium: 3-1/2" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"
Customer Testimonials
Nelson Acosta
Miami , FL
I have been able to maintain this hardy, beautiful fish with little difficulty. It readily accepts flake food and brine shrimp. This is a very hardy fish and it is very beautiful.
I have been able to maintain this hardy, beautiful fish with little difficulty. It readily accepts flake food and brine shrimp. This is a very hardy fish and it is very beautiful.
Mark Gonsalves
East Providence , RI
I have had my Rock Beauty for about five months. He now accepts brine shrimp and flakes with no problem. I have found him to be a very easy fish to maintain.
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