Cream Angel (Indian Ocean)

The Cream angel is a subtle beauty with a body that fades from creamy white at the head to velvety black at the rear end, with a latticework of black markings over the entire body. Its whole tail is yellow, and a black band runs over its eyes. The edges of its rear fins is edged in whitish blue. It is similar in appearance to the Singapore angelfish, however it is more aggressive. Males and females are visually identical.

The Cream angel can grow to be approximately 8 inches long and needs an aquarium of at least 125 gallons. It may become aggressive, especially towards other angelfish. Because of this it should be the last fish added to the aquarium.

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.