Cortez Angelfish
Snapshot: As youngsters, these fish impress in sleek black with bold yellow and blue stripes that run from mouth to tail. But as they mature, they mellow out, trading in the flashy look for a chill brown or gray vibe with just a hint of blue and yellow flair.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to a whopping 46cm or so! Cortez Angelfish rock their name straight from their hood — the Sea of Cortez, off Mexico's coast.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, fish-only system or reef aquarium with care. Larger sized aquarium needed.
Aquarium set-up: These beauties thrive in tanks loaded with live rock but with plenty of room to show off their moves. They are the perfect fit for larger setups with other big personality fish — semi-aggressive to downright tough. Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: Angelfish are omnivorous champs. Keep 'em happy with a smorgasbord of high-quality marine flakes, nutrient-rich algae like nori, live treats, and frozen crustaceans like brine or mysis shrimp, and top-notch frozen blends.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!