The Blue Angelfish is a very beautiful fish found in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bermuda and the Bahamas. The juvenile Blue Angelfish is quite different from that of the adult. Juveniles are dark blue with a yellow tail, a yellow area around the pectoral fins, and brilliant blue vertical bars on the body.
Feeding
This small blue angelfish survives mainly on sponges. They enjoy all kinds of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. Best to feed small amounts several times a day. A good formula that can be made at home consists of mussels, shrimp, squid, and spinach.
Interesting Facts
Adult blue angelfish are generally found in pairs year round, so it is very likely that the male and the female mate for life. Pairs will spawn by slowly rising up in the water column while bringing their bellies close together, and releasing large amounts of eggs and sperm.
A female can release anywhere from 25 to 75 thousand eggs each evening. The eggs are transparent, pelagic, and each contains a single drop of oil to provide buoyancy. The eggs will hatch in 15 to 20 hours. Growth is rapid and 3 to 4 weeks after hatching the fish will reach about 15-20mm and will settle on the bottom.
Recommended Tank Size
The Blue Angelfish requires a large aquarium of about 250 gallons. The tank needs to be equipped with plenty of hiding places so it is okay to decorate it with live rock. Just remember that the Blue Angelfish needs to be able to hide and swim, as it enjoys both activities. The temperature within the tank should be about 72 – 78 degrees Fahrenheit with a pH level of 8.1 – 8.4.