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Chrysurus Angelfish (Pomacanthus chrysurus)
Chrysurus Angelfish
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.
Chrysurus Angelfish (Pomacanthus chrysurus)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Blue, Tan, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 1' 1"
Family Pomacanthidae
Minimum Tank Size 220 gallons
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Blue, Tan, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 1' 1"
Family Pomacanthidae
Minimum Tank Size 220 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Chrysurus Angelfish, also referred to as the Goldtail Angelfish or Ear Spot Angelfish, is an uncommon aquarium member because very few are collected for the aquarium industry. It has a body of mottled-brown with vertical white stripes. There are several bright sapphire-blue stripes on the head, and the tail is a dull yellow rimmed in the same sapphire-blue. As a juvenile, the tail is clear in coloration until they reach 3 to 4 inches, at which time it begins to develop the yellow coloration.

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"

Customer Testimonials

Josh S New Prague , MN
I purchased a small Chrysurus about 3 months ago from Diver's Den. Great active fish with great personality. Eats everything and is growing fast.
Robert O Buffalo , MN
It is always exciting when I open and see a fish in a box from Liveaquaria. Though, I was just speechless when I found a healthy, fat, and beautiful 7” Chrysurus Angelfish in the box. I am even more impressed when I realized the Chrysurus Angelfish traveled thousands miles from Africa!! The price is little a bit higher than other angelfishes, but it is well worth. The photo on the website doesn’t give a justice. She is much more beautiful in person!!
Gary Davidson Grants , NM
i recived the chrysurus 7/14/2019 now a full year latter he has growen for 1 1/2 inch to nearly 4 inch.i only feed spectrom pellets,table shrimp and norie. in a 500 gal tank with 9 other lrg angels. the divers den is my favoret place to get fish .dont even look at the price just know you are getting the best of the best
Mike B Liverpool , NY
Just received my Chrysurus today after a delay due to weather. It was very well packaged when I received it. Seven bags with a blackout shield and 4 heat packs. Wow...as soon as I opened all the bags the fish came to life. Very lively. Once acclimation was complete placed him in QT tank and off he went. Swimming all over the tank. Guess he was glad to finally be able to stretch its fins. Shortly, afterwards, fish began nibbling on a piece of nori I had in the tank. Very well done LiveAquaria.
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