Black Angel

Latin Name

Pomacanthus arcuatus

Common Name

Black Angel

Also known as

Gray Angel, Grey Angel

Fast Facts

The Black Angelfish (alsk knowsn as Gray Angel) starts life as a black fish with yellow bands on the body. The tail of the juvenile is also clear (rather than black with a yellow ring around the margin) and squared off in shape (rather then rounded). Adults are gray overall with dark spots on the body, scales, and white around the mouth. This is a relatively hardy aquarium species that will need to be kept in a large tank. It is often shy when first introduced to the tank, but they will quickly become bold members of the aquarium community. Juveniles can be aggressive towards their tankmates; especially fish that are introduced after the angelfish has become well established in their new home. Smaller individuals will clean crustacean parasites off of their tankmates.

Sizes

Small/Around 1"-2"
Medium/Around 2"-4"
Large/Around 4"-6"
X-Large/Around 6"-8"
Show/Around 8"-10"

Range in Nature

Tropical Western Atlantic

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Omnivore, grazer, offer sponge based prepared diets and lots of algae

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

May eat some soft corals and nip at large Polyped stony corals, zooanthids and clams. Smaller specimens are less risky.

Availability

Semi Regularly Available, but not an "every week" item. Larger sizes are uncommon.

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Black Angel

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$49.00
Medium	$69.00
Large	$99.00
X-Large	$179.00
Show	$299.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.