Rock Beauty (Atlantic)
The Rock Beauty angel is overall a bright lemony yellow with a dark flank and highlights of orange on its dorsal and anal fins. Its eyes are highlighted by a lovely sapphire blue. These markings give it its other common name, the tricolor angelfish. It is a beautiful import from the Caribbean. Males and females are visually identical.
The Rock Beauty angel can grow to be up to 8 inches long and needs a large aquarium as an adult, we recommend 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.
