{"product_id":"passer-angelfish-king-angelfish","title":"Passer Angelfish (King Angelfish)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Passer Angelfish, also known as the King Angelfish or Whitebanded Angelfish, is a striking and hardy species from the Holacanthus genus, native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This fish undergoes a dramatic and beautiful color transformation as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJuvenile Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Juveniles feature a vibrant, orange-brown body with multiple thin, vertical blue stripes and a single prominent, thick white vertical band. Their caudal (tail) and other fins are often outlined in electric blue and bright yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdult Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e As they grow, their body color changes to a deep, dark slate blue, sometimes mottled with gray. The distinctive feature is a bold, white vertical band that remains just behind the pectoral fin. The caudal fin is a striking yellow, and the dorsal and anal fins are often edged in electric blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a large marine angelfish, reaching a significant size of up to 14 inches (35 cm) in a home aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAquarium Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its large adult size and active nature, the Passer Angelfish requires a spacious, well-established aquarium. A minimum tank size of 220-250 gallons is recommended to provide ample swimming room and to mitigate potential aggression. The tank should be decorated with plenty of live rock to create caves, crevices, and hiding spots, which are essential for its security and natural grazing behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain high water quality with stable conditions.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecific Gravity (Salinity):\u003c\/b\u003e 1.020–1.025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e As an omnivore, a varied and high-quality diet is crucial for long-term health. Feed small amounts at least three times daily to mimic their natural grazing habits.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude vegetable matter such as high-quality marine algae, Spirulina, and Nori sheets (using a vegetable clip).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer meaty foods like mysis shrimp, enriched frozen brine shrimp, and chopped seafood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplement the diet with foods specially formulated for marine angelfish, which often contain sponge material, as this is a significant part of their wild diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperament and Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e The Passer Angelfish is generally considered semi-aggressive and should be housed with other robust, semi-aggressive fish that can hold their own, such as Tangs, larger Wrasses, and Triggerfish.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are territorial, especially towards other angelfish, particularly those from the Holacanthus genus or fish with similar size and shape. It is generally best to keep only one per aquarium unless the tank is extremely large (over 400 gallons) and they are introduced simultaneously or as a mated pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with care, as angelfish possess a sharp cheek spine that can snag nets or cause injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its natural diet, the Passer Angelfish is not recommended for reef aquariums. It will likely graze on soft and stony coral polyps, sessile invertebrates, and clam mantles. It is best suited for a Fish-Only or Fish-Only-With-Live-Rock (FOWLR) setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marine Fish Masters","offers":[{"title":"Small 2-3\"","offer_id":51422610424100,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 3-4\"","offer_id":51422610456868,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 4-6\"","offer_id":51422610489636,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Show 6\"+","offer_id":51422610522404,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7330\/9732\/files\/PasserAngelfish_KingAngelfish.jpg?v=1762426405","url":"https:\/\/krffii-gg.myshopify.com\/products\/passer-angelfish-king-angelfish","provider":"Marine Fish Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}