Cortez Angelfish (Captive Bred)

Overview

Key Characteristics

• Size: Adults can reach a maximum length of up to 18 inches (46 cm).
• Lifespan: With proper care in an aquarium, they can live for ten years or more.
• Temperament: They are generally considered semi-aggressive and can be territorial as they mature, typically recommended as the only angelfish in a tank.
• Reef Compatibility: They are not considered reef-safe as they naturally feed on sponges, clams, and corals (sessile invertebrates).
• Habitat: They thrive in large seaward reefs and require a minimum aquarium size of 250 gallons to accommodate their mature size and need for swimming space. 

Appearance

• Juveniles: They have a black or brownish-black body with vibrant, vertical yellow and blue stripes or semi-circular markings that radiate from the tail area. Their dorsal and pelvic fins have bright blue edges.
• Adults: The adult coloration transitions to a predominantly blue or green-blue body with a pale, speckled mid-section. A solid vertical yellow stripe is present just behind the gills, and often another yellow swipe is behind the eye. The posterior half of the body may have a matrix of crisscrossing lines. 

Diet

• High-quality angelfish preparations containing sponges.
• Spirulina and marine algae (vegetable matter).
• Meaty foods such as mysis shrimp and other frozen items

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1″ to 1-3/4″