Angelfish

Graceful reef centrepieces

Among the most visually stunning fish available to reefers, ranging from small dwarf angels suitable for reef tanks to large species that demand fish-only setups. Reef safety varies significantly by species — dwarf angels may nip at LPS and clams, while larger species are generally incompatible with corals.

10 species

Bellus Angelfish

Genicanthus bellus

Ornate Angelfish, Bellus Lyretail Angelfish

Moderate · Reef Safe

Bicolor Angelfish

Centropyge bicolor

Oriole Angelfish, Two-coloured Angelfish

Moderate · Caution

Coral Beauty Angelfish

Centropyge bispinosa

Coral Beauty, Two-spined Angelfish

Beginner · Caution

Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

Emperor Angel

Moderate · Not Reef Safe

Flagfin Angelfish

Apolemichthys trimaculatus

Three-spot Angelfish, Trimaculatus Angelfish

Moderate · Caution

Flame Angelfish

Centropyge loricula

Flame Angel

Moderate · Caution

Lemonpeel Angelfish

Centropyge flavissima

Lemonpeel Angel

Moderate · Caution

Majestic Angelfish

Pomacanthus navarchus

Blue-girdled Angelfish, Navarchus Angelfish

Expert · Not Reef Safe

Potter's Angelfish

Centropyge potteri

Potter's Pygmy Angelfish, Potter's Dwarf Angel

Moderate · Caution

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Royal Empress Angelfish

Expert · Not Reef Safe