Imperator Angelfish

Latin Name

Pomacanthus imperator

Common Name

Imperator Angelfish

Also known as

Imperator Angel, Imperial Angel

Fast Facts

In this magnificent fish there is an incredible 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", or "changing") 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.

AVAILABILITY NOTES:
Small "adult" emperor angels don't really exist since this species undergoes dramatic color change from juvenile to adult. An emperor in the "small" adult size of around 3" is still changing. Medium adults typically have some faint traces of juvenile coloration "underneath" the otherwise adult color.

Sizes

Small/Around 3" (NOTE: SMALL IS CHANGING, NOT FULLY ADULT! ALSO VERY RARE! )
Medium/Around 3"-4"
Large/Around 4"-5"
X-Large/Around 5"-7"
Show/Around 7"-10"

Range in Nature

Indo Pacific

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 than larg

Availability

Frequently available, but never plentiful and always sells fast.

Add to Cart

Imperator Angelfish

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$169.00
Large	$179.00
X-Large	$249.00
Show	$649.00

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.