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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are Offert with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
| ZONE EUROPE2 210 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € |
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
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Data sheet
- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Not compatible
- Recommended number
- Alone
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 55 cm
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Holacanthus ciliaris: The King of Marine Angelfish
The Holacanthus ciliaris, also called the royal angelfish or Queen Angelfish, is a true icon of marine aquaristics. Native to the Caribbean and the Western Atlantic, it is renowned for its spectacular colors: an electric blue body mixed with bright yellow, with touches of green and orange depending on the lighting. Its dorsal fin features a magnificent bright blue edge. Juveniles have a very different appearance: a dark blue body with light vertical stripes that fade with age.
This large angelfish can reach up to 45 cm at adulthood. Its majestic appearance and assertive behavior make it a unique specimen, reserved for very spacious aquariums and experienced aquarists.
Care Conditions for Holacanthus ciliaris
- Minimum volume: 1000 liters
- Temperature: between 24°C and 28°C
- Origin: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida
- Behavior: territorial, dominant
- Compatibility: only with robust fish
The royal angelfish should be kept alone or in pairs in very large tanks. It does not tolerate the presence of other large angelfish. It can be territorial, especially towards conspecifics or fish with a similar morphology.
Feeding the Royal Angelfish
The Holacanthus ciliaris is omnivorous with a strong tendency to graze on sponges and tunicates in its natural environment. In an aquarium, it is necessary to provide it with a rich and varied diet:
- pellets and pastes specially formulated for angelfish,
- pieces of mussels, shrimp, and squid,
- freeze-dried sponge or homemade mix based on sponge,
- thawed artemia, mysis, and krill.
Several meals a day are recommended to maintain its vitality and preserve its vibrant colors.
A Jewel for Very Large Aquariums
Both impressive, colorful, and intelligent, the Holacanthus ciliaris is an emblematic angelfish. It will undoubtedly catch the eye in a display aquarium or a public installation. Its exceptional beauty is accompanied by requirements in space, water quality, and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for confirmed enthusiasts wishing to maintain an exceptional tank.
Note: this fish is not compatible with corals or invertebrates, as it may nibble on them. It is therefore reserved for fish-only aquariums (FO or FOWLR).
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