The Chrysurus Angelfish requires a 220 gallon or larger aquarium with multiple hiding places and large amounts of live rock for grazing. Not a good reef dweller, the Chrysurus Angelfish is prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles, but may be kept with small-polyped stony corals and somewhat noxious soft corals. When stressed, the Chrysurus Angelfish makes an unusual clicking sound.

As other angelfish, it is hermaphroditic, and there are no distinguishing characteristics to differentiate males and females. It is difficult to breed in an aquarium.

The diet of the Chrysurus Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.

Approximate Purchase Size: Juvenile Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/4" to 2-3/4"; Large: 2-3/4" to 3-1/2"; SubAdult Small: 2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 3-1/4"; Large: 3-1/4" to 4-1/2"; Adult Small: 2-1/4" to 2-3/4"; Small/Medium: 2-3/4" to 3-1/4"; Medium: 3-1/4" to 4"; Medium/Large: 4" to 5"; Large: 5" to 6"; X Large: 6" to 7"; XX Large: 7" to 8"; Show Size: 8" to 10"