Angelfish – Emperor

Emperor Angelfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 37.5cm (1’3″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Scientific Name: Pomacanthus Imperator

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (May nip at clams, anemones)

Approx. Purchase Size: Sm: 1-2 inches Med: 3-4 inches Large: 4-5 inches

The emperor angelfish, scientific name Pomacanthus Imperator is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Emperor angelfish can grow up to 1’ 3” and can live up to 12 years. They are omnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine and mysis shrimp and also different types of algae such as nori sheets and pellets. Emperor angelfish should be kept singly. Emperor angelfish will fight with other angelfish that have similar appearance. Multiple angelfish can be kept together but many factors will determine aggression levels; tank size, fish size, rock work, amount of food, other fish in the tank, and also the order the fish are added. Angelfish are not reef safe, they will eat coral polyps and they may also nip at sessile invertebrates such as clams and anemones. Emperor angelfish will sleep in crevices in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day.