Saltwater angelfish

Saltwater angelfish are not the same as the freshwater angelfish, which is a cichlid; these are marine fish that range from palm-sized dwarf Centropyge to large angels that need a big tank. Reef safety varies, since many pick at corals and clams, so check each species before adding it to a reef. Each profile lists tank size, diet and reef safety.

37 species

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  African Flameback Angelfish

  Centropyge acanthops

  3.1 in (8 cm)29 gal (110 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Annularis Angelfish

  Pomacanthus annularis

  17.7 in (45 cm)219 gal (830 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Asfur Angelfish

  Pomacanthus asfur

  15.7 in (40 cm)135 gal (510 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Bandit Angelfish

  Apolemichthys arcuatus

  7.1 in (18 cm)90 gal (340 L)73–79°F (23–26°C)

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  Bellus Angelfish

  Genicanthus bellus

  7.1 in (18 cm)85 gal (320 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Bicolor Angelfish

  Centropyge bicolor

  5.9 in (15 cm)55 gal (210 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)

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  Blue Angelfish

  Holacanthus bermudensis

  17.7 in (45 cm)251 gal (950 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)

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  Blueface Angelfish

  Pomacanthus xanthometopon

  15 in (38 cm)219 gal (830 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Cherub Angelfish

  Centropyge argi

  2.8 in (7 cm)29 gal (110 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)

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  Coral Beauty Angelfish

  Centropyge bispinosa

  3.9 in (10 cm)50 gal (190 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Eibli Angelfish

  Centropyge eibli

  5.9 in (15 cm)55 gal (210 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Emperor Angelfish

  Pomacanthus imperator

  15 in (38 cm)185 gal (700 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Fisher's Angelfish

  Centropyge fisheri

  2.8 in (7 cm)53 gal (200 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Flagfin Angelfish

  Apolemichthys trimaculatus

  10.2 in (26 cm)100 gal (380 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Flame Angelfish

  Centropyge loriculus

  3.9 in (10 cm)50 gal (190 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  French Angelfish

  Pomacanthus paru

  16.1 in (41 cm)201 gal (760 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)

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  Half-Black Angelfish

  Centropyge vroliki

  3.9 in (10 cm)55 gal (210 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Herald's Angelfish

  Centropyge heraldi

  3.9 in (10 cm)55 gal (210 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Joculator Angelfish

  Centropyge joculator

  3.5 in (9 cm)70 gal (265 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Keyhole Angelfish

  Centropyge tibicen

  7.9 in (20 cm)70 gal (265 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  King Angelfish

  Holacanthus passer

  13.8 in (35 cm)151 gal (570 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)

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  Koran Angelfish

  Pomacanthus semicirculatus

  15.7 in (40 cm)132 gal (500 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Lamarck's Angelfish

  Genicanthus lamarck

  9.8 in (25 cm)124 gal (470 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Lemonpeel Angelfish

  Centropyge flavissima

  5.5 in (14 cm)55 gal (210 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Majestic Angelfish

  Pomacanthus navarchus

  11.8 in (30 cm)145 gal (550 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Multibarred Angelfish

  Paracentropyge multifasciata

  4.7 in (12 cm)59 gal (225 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Multicolor Angelfish

  Centropyge multicolor

  3.5 in (9 cm)70 gal (265 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Potter's Angelfish

  Centropyge potteri

  5.1 in (13 cm)65 gal (245 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Queen Angelfish

  Holacanthus ciliaris

  17.7 in (45 cm)251 gal (950 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Regal Angelfish

  Pygoplites diacanthus

  9.8 in (25 cm)124 gal (470 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Rock Beauty Angelfish

  Holacanthus tricolor

  13.8 in (35 cm)90 gal (340 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)

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  Rusty Angelfish

  Centropyge ferrugata

  3.9 in (10 cm)30 gal (115 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Swallowtail Angelfish

  Genicanthus melanospilos

  7.1 in (18 cm)106 gal (400 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Vermiculated Angelfish

  Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus

  7.1 in (18 cm)66 gal (250 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Watanabei Angelfish

  Genicanthus watanabei

  5.9 in (15 cm)79 gal (300 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Yellowbar Angelfish

  Pomacanthus maculosus

  19.7 in (50 cm)180 gal (680 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Zebra Angelfish

  Genicanthus caudovittatus

  7.9 in (20 cm)90 gal (340 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)