Holacanthus ciliaris - Queen Adult

The Queen Angelfish earned their name from their adult phase marking that resembles a crown. This angelfish is known to be very shy initially, so be sure to provide plenty of hiding places to help them feel at home. The live rock will aide in hiding and will act as a food source for grazing. After this initial shyness, Queens can be quite territorial, so take care to ensure that they are placed in aquariums with likeminded tank mates. These are considered larger species of angelfish at full adulthood, though they grow slowly. Still, they may need a larger aquarium at grow out. They are not considered reef safe because this angel is known to nip on corals and clam mantles. Provide a varied diet of marine algae, marine sponges and frozen meaty foods multiple times a day.