Subadults live where meals are plentiful: reef holes and cavities in seaward reef surge channels. Adult emperor angelfish live in caves and underneath ledges in the calmer waters of coral reefs. In the wild, these fish swim at depths of 3.3–328.1 feet. There have also been reports of emperor angelfish colonizing the southwestern Mediterranean as an invader species. These fish have also been spotted in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Florida, most likely because hobby aquarists release the fish into the water. Scientific name: Pomacanthus imperator Common names: Emperor angelfish, imperial angelfish, or imperator angelfish Distribution: Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Great Barrier Reef (Australia), French Polynesia, Hawaii, Florida, and Puerto Rico Size: Up to 12 inches in captivity, and up to 15 inches in the wild Life expectancy: 20+ years Color: Blue-black with alternating yellow and blue stripes Diet: Omnivore Temperament: Semi-aggressive Minimum tank size: 125 gallons (juveniles)Ģ00 gallons (adults) Temperature: 72–82☏ (22.2–27.7☌) pH: 8.1–8.4 Hardness: 8–12 dKH Care level: Moderate to difficult Breeding: Egg-laying OriginĮmperor angelfish are common in the wild and found in the Red Sea, East Africa (most notably Mozambique and Madagascar), Japan, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and French Polynesia - New Caledonia, Rapa, Marquesas Islands, Austral Islands, Line Islands, Tuamotu Islands, and Easter Island.
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