Angels, Large

46 species

Large Angels, also known as Angelfish, are a stunning and diverse group of marine fish that are popular in the reefkeeping hobby due to their striking colors and patterns. These fish belong to the family Pomacanthidae and are known for their laterally compressed bodies and elongated dorsal and anal fins. Some of the most well-known species include the Pomacanthus imperator, Holacanthus ciliaris, and Pomacanthus xanthometopon.

Large Angels are typically found in tropical and subtropical waters, often around coral reefs where they can find plenty of hiding spots and food sources. In the wild, their diet consists of sponges, tunicates, algae, and small invertebrates. In captivity, they require a varied diet that includes high-quality marine pellets, frozen foods, and fresh seaweed to ensure they receive all necessary nutrients.

These fish can grow quite large, often reaching sizes of 25-40 cm (10-15 inches) or more, so they require spacious aquariums with plenty of swimming space. A minimum tank size of 600 liter (160 gallons) is recommended for most large angelfish species. Additionally, they can be territorial and may not get along with other angelfish or similarly shaped fish, so careful consideration must be given to tank mates.

Large Angels are generally not considered reef-safe as they may nip at or eat corals and invertebrates. However, some hobbyists have had success keeping them in reef tanks with caution and close monitoring. It's important to provide plenty of hiding places and a well-established environment to help reduce stress and aggression.

Overall, Large Angels are a rewarding and visually impressive addition to any large marine aquarium, but they do require specific care and attention to thrive.

  1. Bandit Angelfish on coral reef
    Common name: Bandit Angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys arcuatus
  2. Common name: Armitage's Angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys armitagei
  3. Common name: Griffis angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys griffisi
  4. Common name: Reunion Angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys guezei
  5. Rare and expensive Tiger Angelfish (Apolemichthys kingi) from Deep reef among African Coast
    Common name: Tiger angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys kingi
  6. Three-spot Angelfish. Apolemichthys trimaculatus
    Common name: Flagfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys trimaculatus
  7. Goldflake Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus)
    Common name: Goldspotted angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus
  8. Yellow-ear Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthotis) in the Red Sea, Egypt
    Common name: Yellow-ear Angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys xanthotis
  9. Common name: Yellowtail Angelfish
    Scientific name: Apolemichthys xanthurus
  10. Common name: Ballina angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus ballinae
  11. Blue spotted Angelfish, Chaetodontoplus caeruleopunctatus, also known as the Blue-spangled Angelfish
    Common name: Bluespotted angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus caeruleopunctatus
  12. Coral fish - Hooded butterflyfish or Orangeface butterflyfish (Chaetodon larvatus) in Red Sea
    Common name: Orangeface angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus chrysocephalus
  13. Conspicuous Angelfish
    Common name: Conspicuous angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus
  14. Scribbled angelfish (Chaetodontoplus duboulayi).
    Common name: Scribbled angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus duboulayi
  15. Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis, the blue-striped angelfish and bluelined angelfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, swimming in fish tank aquarium
    Common name: Black-velvet angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus melanosoma
  16. A Vermiculated Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus)
    Common name: Vermiculated angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
  17. Common name: Black angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus niger
  18. Common name: Yellowtail angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus personifer
  19. Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis, the blue-striped angelfish and bluelined angelfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, swimming in fish tank aquarium
    Common name: Bluestriped angelfish
    Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis
  20. Coral fish Zebra angelfish
    Common name: Zebra angelfish
    Scientific name: Genicanthus caudovittatus
  21. Angelfish - Genicanthus lamarck in sea water.
    Common name: Lamark's angelfish
    Scientific name: Genicanthus lamarck
  22. Black-spot Angelfish Genicanthus melanospilos
    Common name: Swallowtail angelfish
    Scientific name: Genicanthus melanospilos
  23. Masked Angelfish
    Common name: Masked angelfish
    Scientific name: Genicanthus personatus
  24. Common name: Halfbanded angelfish
    Scientific name: Genicanthus semicinctus
  25. Male Japanese Swallow (Genicanthus semifasciatus)
    Common name: Japanese Swallow
    Scientific name: Genicanthus semifasciatus
  26. Common name: Pitcairn angelfish
    Scientific name: Genicanthus spinus
  27. Blue-girdled angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus) Raja Ampat Archipelago, Papua Barat, West New Guinea, Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Asia
    Common name: Guinean angelfish
    Scientific name: Holacanthus africanus
  28. Bermuda blue angelfish Holacanthus bermudensis
    Common name: Angelfish
    Scientific name: Holacanthus bermudensis
  29. The colours of a Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) on the reef off the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Maarten
    Common name: Angelfish
    Scientific name: Holacanthus ciliaris
  30. King angelfish (Holacanthus passer).
    Common name: King angelfish
    Scientific name: Holacanthus passer
  31. Rock Beauty (Holacanthus tricolor) - Cozumel
    Common name: rock beauty
    Scientific name: Holacanthus tricolor
  32. Common name: Sailfin dottyback
    Scientific name: Oxycercichthys veliferus
  33. Annularis Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) , coral fish,
    Common name: Blue ring angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus annularis
  34. Gray angelfish on the reef
    Common name: Pot cover
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus arcuatus
  35. Pomacanthus asfur or Arabian Angelfish in aquarium close-up
    Common name: Arabian angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus asfur
  36. Goldtail angelfish (Pomacanthus chrysurus) close-up. Exotic sea fish.
    Common name: Goldtail angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus chrysurus
  37. Beautiful emperor angelfish in reef, (Pomacanthus imperator).
    Common name: emperor angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus imperator
  38. Yellowband angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus)
    Common name: Yellow-marked angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus maculosus
  39. Blue-girdled angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus)
    Common name: bluegirdled angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus navarchus
  40.  French angelfish,Pomacanthus paru
    Common name: French angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus paru
  41. Common name: old woman
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus rhomboides
  42. Pomacanthus semicirculatus
    Common name: Semicircle angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus semicirculatus
  43. Sixbar angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus)
    Common name: Six-banded angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus sexstriatus
  44. Yellow-faced angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon)
    Common name: Blueface angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus xanthometopon
  45. Cortez Angelfish, (Pomacanthus zonipectus) feeding in a shipwreck. reefs of the Sea of Cortez, Pacific ocean. Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.The world's aquarium.
    Common name: Cortez angelfish
    Scientific name: Pomacanthus zonipectus
  46. Royal angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus.
    Common name: Bluebanded angelfish
    Scientific name: Pygoplites diacanthus