Blue Girdled Angelfish
(Pomacanthus navarchus)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Blue Girdled Angelfish
(Pomacanthus navarchus)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Blue, White, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
1'
Family
Pomacanthidae
Minimum Tank Size
180 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Blue, White, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
1'
Family
Pomacanthidae
Minimum Tank Size
180 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Blue Girdled Angelfish, also called the Majestic Angelfish, has yellow scales with blue margins and a dark blue band, or girdle, that covers the face and extends backward. The girdle is highlighted with neon blue margins.
While somewhat shy, this angel is one of the easier angelfish to keep. It requires a tank of 180 gallons or more with multiple hiding places and live rock for grazing. The Blue Girdled Angelfish is not a good reef dweller, being prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles. It generally will not harm small-polyped stony corals and somewhat noxious soft corals.
The diet of the Blue Girdled Angelfish should include vegetable matter such as Spirulina and marine algae, meaty items such as mysis shrimp, and high-quality angelfish preparations containing sponges.
Approximate Purchase Size: Juvenile: Small 1-1/4" to 2"; Medium 2" to 2-1/2"; Large 2-1/2" to 3"; Sub Adult: Small 2" to 2-1/2"; Medium 2-1/2" to 3"; Large 3" to 3-1/2"; Adult: Small 1.5" to 2-3/4"; Small/Medium 2-3/4" to 3-1/4"; Medium: 3-1/4" to 4-1/4"; Medium/Large 4-1/4" to 5-1/4"; Large: 5-1/4" to 6-1/4"; X Large 6-1/4" to 7-1/2"
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Customer Testimonials
Derrick Gordon
Palm Bay , FL
I just got mine a few days ago and at first he was shy but now he is showing himself more often. I love this fish.
Stephen Berman
Brooklyn , NY
This is my favorite fish in my 75-gallon fish-only aquarium. It was a bit shy at first, but is now the dominant fish - eating well and disease-free for about 3 years. In addition to being extremely colorful, it is a rare dominant fish that never harasses the other tank inhabitants.
John Solan
Hawthorn Woods , IL
This marvelous angelfish is the perfect accent to any marine environment. The magnificent color and grace of the Blue Girdled Angelfish brings out the beauty of any tank it inhabits. When you first acclimate this fish, it will spend the first couple days hiding. He will come out from time to time in the first week and dash back to his hiding spot when he feels threatened. Once your fish is acclimated, he will expose himself to you fear-free. These fish are not extremely aggressive, but they will let other fish know it is there. Food for them should include Spirulina and angel formula, which includes sponges. This amazing fish is a great species for any tank.
This marvelous angelfish is the perfect accent to any marine environment. The magnificent color and grace of the Blue Girdled Angelfish brings out the beauty of any tank it inhabits. When you first acclimate this fish, it will spend the first couple days hiding. He will come out from time to time in the first week and dash back to his hiding spot when he feels threatened. Once your fish is acclimated, he will expose himself to you fear-free. These fish are not extremely aggressive, but they will let other fish know it is there. Food for them should include Spirulina and angel formula, which includes sponges. This amazing fish is a great species for any tank.
Stuart Perks
Hornell , NY
What a superb fish. It arrived in perfect condition as usual from Drs Foster and Smith, a little shy at first but within 2 days was out feeding with all my other fish, all of which I have purchased from no other than liveaquaria.com.
Andrew Bergler
Buffalo , NY
Nice fish and very active once established. I would not recommend this fish for a reef enviroment. The fish took a liking to all my mushrooms so I had to sell him. I know who has him and he is still doing great after a year in a fish only tank. I knew I was taking a risk but it's a beautiful fish and thought I would give it a shot. Quality and shipping was great just a coral eater was my problem.
ROSE KAO
ALBUQUERQUE , NM
I RECEIVED MY MEDIUM-SIZED ADULT ANGEL OVER A WEEK AGO AND THE ONLY CONCERN I HAD IS THE MODE OF DELIVERY... THE UPS DRIVER LITERALLY DROPPED THE BOX ON THE GROUND AS I WAS OUT IN MY FRONTYARD TO RECEIVE THE BOXED FISH...
FORTUNATELY, THE FISH WAS FINE AS IT WAS PACKED WELL AND PLENTY OF WATER WAS PLACED IN THE BAG TO PROTECT IT...
IT HAS SINCE THRIVED IN MY 150 GALLON TANK AND GETS ALONG WELL WITH ALL THE OTHER FISH WHICH INCLUDE A NIGER TRIGGER, BLUE TANG, AND GOLD-BAR WRASSE.
I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 DIFFERENT SALTWATER ANGELS FROM LOCAL FISH STORES AND ALL OF THEM HAVE DIED WITH NO WARRANTY...
LIVEAQUARIA HAS A 14 DAY WARRANTY WHICH IS A PLUS WITH A PURCHASE OF A PRICEY FISH...
FROM A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER WHO WILL DEFINTELY BUY FISH FROM LIVEAQUARIA IN THE FUTURE...
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