Blue Ring Angel - Juvenile (Asia Pacific)

The Blue Ring angel is a tall bodied beauty with unique juvenile and adult colorations. When young it is deep blue to black with alternating thin blue and thick white stripes arranged vertically over its whole body and a white tail. As it grows it undergoes an amazing transformation; Its body takes on an intense rusty coloration and its stripes extend from its face up towards the tip of its dorsal fin which ends in a point. Its tail becomes pale yellow, the pectoral fins deep yellow to orange, and a distinctive ring forms behind the eye which is ringed in blue. Not all fish transition when at the same size, but it usually begins when they are approximately 3 inches. Males and females are visually identical.

The Blue Ring angel can grow to be approximately 12 inches long and needs a large aquarium as an adult, we recommend at least 200 gallons. It does not appreciate living with other large angelfish and may become aggressive to them, however it is typically non-aggressive with other types of fish.

Angelfish may nip on many types of corals, especially LPS corals, clam mantles, sponges, and sometimes soft corals. They do not typically bother SPS corals or other types of invertebrates. They feel most secure when there is plenty of live rock to hide in, as well as open space for swimming. Diet should include plenty of marine algae and Spirulina, Sponge matter, frozen Mysis shrimp, half shell clams, and other high quality meaty items. It should be fed 2-3 times a day.