🐠 Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Grazer • Display Species • Indo-Pacific Icon
 
📋 The Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is a true king of the reef, known for its brilliant blue and yellow horizontal stripes, mask-like black eye band, and royal blue edging. Juveniles are equally breathtaking, displaying deep blue coloration with white concentric rings, which gradually transform into the iconic adult pattern as they mature.
Native to Indo-Pacific coral reefs, this species inhabits lagoons and outer reef slopes, feeding primarily on sponges, tunicates, and algae. In aquariums, it becomes a striking centerpiece that rewards experienced aquarists with vibrant coloration and intelligent behavior.
The Emperor Angelfish embodies marine majesty — a perfect showcase of reef beauty and evolution from youth to adulthood.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Royal coloration: vivid yellow and blue horizontal stripes
⚪ Juvenile transformation: rings morph into adult stripes with age
📏 Large centerpiece species: grows up to 40 cm (16")
✅ Intelligent and bold: recognizes keepers and displays personality
🐠 Iconic Indo-Pacific species: admired by aquarists worldwide