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Imperator Angel Christmas Island
| Latin Name | Pomacanthus imperator | ||||||
| Common Name | Imperator Angel Christmas Island | ||||||
| Also known as | Christmas Island Emperor Angel, Orange Tail Emperor Angel, Orangetail Empor Angel, Imperator Angel, Emperator Angel | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE Be sure to act fast when available! Emperors Angels from Christmas Island are regarded as the ultimate Emperor Angel. They are virtually never collected there at less than 6". Most specimens are in the 6"+ range, larger being more often available. These are usually referred to in the trade as "Orange Tail Emperor", although we don't like to tout then as such. The tail and overall color is more intense than those from other areas, perhaps due to the consistently excellent handling our specimens receive. Remember, if you want an emperor angel less than 6", you need the regular Emperor Angelfish In this magnificent fish there is a color difference between the juvenile and adult specimens. Juveniles of this species have white concentric rings on a dark blue body. Adults have alternating blue and yellowish green lines on the body, a yellow tail a black eye mask and a black band around the pectoral fins. Transforming individuals (sometimes referred to as "teenagers") are occasionally seen in the aquarium trade as well. Provide this species with plenty of unencumbered swimming rooms as well as several suitable places to take shelter when threatened. Do not keep juveniles together, or with any other juveniles of this genus that are similar in general color. |
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| Sizes | Most Emperor Angels collected from Christmas Island are usually no less than 6". It's nearly impossible to get them smaller. |
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| Range in Nature | Indo-Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 135 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Omnivore, grazer, offer sponge based prepared diets and lots of algae | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | May eat some soft corals and nip at large Polyped stony corals, zooanthids and clams. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Annularis Angel, Asfur Angel RED SEA, Black Angel, Blueface Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish- Juvenile, French Angel, Imperator Angel Juvenile, Imperator Angel Red Sea, Imperator Angel Red Sea Juvenile, Imperator Angelfish, Koran Angelfish, Koran Angelfish- Adult, Maculosus Angel RED SEA, Majestic Angel, More Angelfish | ||||||
| Availability | Rare, unpredictable, act fast when available. | ||||||
| Add to Cart | Imperator Angel Christmas Island
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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.
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