Majestic Angel

Latin Name

Pomacanthus navarchus, Euxiphipops navarchus

Common Name

Majestic Angel

Also known as

Bluegirdled Angelfish, Navarchus Angel,

Fast Facts

The juveniles of this species are blue overall, with light blue lines on the body and a transparent tail (juveniles might also have some orange on the back). Adults are spectacular, with orange on the sides, back, dorsal fin and tail, with blue spots on the scales, a dark blue mask, or girdle, that starts on the top of the head and extends onto the "chest." The pelvic and anal fins are also blue. This species, especially larger adults, can present the aquarist with some husbandry problems. One of the keys to keeping it successfully is it must be kept with exceptionally peaceful tankmates. It will not adapt if it senses a threat from tankmates. Keep in mind we humans may not notice any threat from other fishes, but the fish will. Juveniles are very reclusive, spending almost all of their time hiding among the aquarium decor. Seldom adapts if kept with remotely boisterous fishes. Adults are also shy, but will make more forays into the open than their smaller counterparts. This fish is easily startled, and will need many hiding places if it is to feed comfortable. When this fish does well in captivity, it can be bold toward related species or similarly shaped fishes introduced after they have become well established in the aquarium.

Sizes

Small/Around 1.5"-3"
Medium/Around 3"-4"
Large/Around 4"-5"
X-Large/Around 5"-7"

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.

Availability

Medium and large (around 3"-5") are generally the most likely sizes to be available. Larger than around 5"-6" are not often available, while sizes smaller than around 3" are almost never available.

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Majestic Angel

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$129.00
Medium	$149.00
Large	$179.00
X-Large	$229.00

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.