🐠 Bandit Angelfish (Apolemichthys arcuatus)
Marine Angelfish • Deepwater Beauty • Display Species • Hawaiian Rarity
 
📋 The Bandit Angelfish (Apolemichthys arcuatus) is an exclusive Hawaiian species admired for its jet-black mask that arches across the eye and dorsal line, dividing its pure white body. This simple yet powerful contrast makes it one of the most visually distinctive marine angelfish in the aquarium world.
Native to deep, rocky reef slopes around Hawaii, this angelfish thrives in cooler, stable aquariums with plenty of shaded areas and live rock for grazing. It is moderately hardy once acclimated but requires expert care and a varied diet rich in marine sponges and algae.
Its graceful swimming pattern, calm demeanor, and rarity make the Bandit Angelfish a coveted centerpiece species for collectors and display tanks.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Black banded body: bold mask across a snow-white base
⚪ Exclusive Hawaiian species: collected from deep reefs
📏 Perfect display size: grows to 18 cm (7")
✅ Calm and intelligent: slow-moving and observant
🐠 Collector’s choice: rare and visually striking centerpiece