Passer Angel (Valenciennes, 1846)

 Scientific Name  Holacanthus passer
 Diet  Herbivore; algae, sponges, tunicates
 Alt Common Name  King Angel
 Family  Pomacanthidae
 Origin  E. Pacific
 Aquarist Level  Intermediate
 Reef Safe  With Caution
 Coloration  Blue with White, Yellow, and Red highlights
 Disposition  Generally Peaceful.
 Hardiness  Moderate
 Compatibility  Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species
 Mature Size  9 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Males tend to have brighter coloration.

Recommended Supplements

Notes: Large angels may nip at soft or hard corals.  Caution is advised when adding to a reef aquarium.  A larger aquarium (75 to 125 gallon plus) is recommended for housing large angels.  Juveniles will eat ectoparasites from other aquarium fish.

Most Holacanthus angels undergo a color change between the juvenile and adult stages of life.  The color differences between adult and juvenile forms of this fish are dramatic.