Rock Beauty Angel (Bloch, 1795)

 Scientific Name  Holacanthus tricolor
 Diet  Herbivore; algae, sponges, tunicates
 Alt Common Name  Yellow Nanny, Coshubba, Nuriwake-yakko (Jap. 'parti-colored valet')
 Family  Pomacanthidae
 Origin  W. Atlantic
 Aquarist Level  Intermediate
 Reef Safe  With Caution
 Coloration  Yellow and Black
 Disposition  Generally Peaceful.
 Hardiness  Moderate
 Compatibility  Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species
 Mature Size  10 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Males tend to have brighter coloration.

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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 associate with fire corals.

Most Holacanthus angels undergo a color change between the juvenile and adult stages of life.