Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

Emperor Angel

Angelfish

A majestic large angel that undergoes a dramatic transformation from its juvenile black-and-white pattern to the adult's brilliant yellow-and-blue striped colouration. Emperor angels are not reef-safe — they will consume corals and invertebrates — and require large FOWLR or fish-only systems with excellent water quality.

Difficulty Moderate

Reef Safety Not Reef Safe

Temperament Semi-Aggressive

Min Tank Size 500L

Diet Omnivore

Available Stock

5 Emperor Angelfish listings in stock across 4 Australian reef shops, from $150 to $530 (median $345.41), as of 2026-10-14.

Shops with stock

Nicks Aquarium 2 from $180.95
Anything QT 1 from $530
Reef Haven 1 from $450
Sydney City Aquarium 1 from $150

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