Blue Velvet Angel (South Pacific)

The Blue Velvet angel a beautiful and newly discovered species. Its whole body is a deep shade of intense blue which shines when the light hits it just right. Until recently it was thought to be a variant of the midnight angel, but is now considered a unique species. It is rarely available and only collected in deep water around Fiji, and as such may be more reclusive under intense lighting. Males and females are visually identical.
< br />The Blue Velvet angel can grow approximately 4 inches long and needs an aquarium of at least 70 gallons. It does not appreciate living with other angelfish and may become aggressive to them, however it is typically non-aggressive with other types of fish. If several dwarf angelfish are to be kept together the aquarium must be large enough and they must all be added at the same time.
< br />Angelfish may nip on many types of corals, especially LPS corals, clam mantles, sponges, and sometimes soft corals. They do not typically bother 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.