Goldtail Angelfish

Scientific Name: Pomacanthus chrysurus
Family: Pomacanthidae
Origin: Western Indian Ocean (East Africa, Red Sea and surroundings)
Care Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore (especially sponge and algae-heavy)
Minimum Aquarium Volume: 800 liters
Maximum Size: 30–35 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: With caution

The Blue-yellow Angelfish is a large angelfish that displays a distinct color change between its juvenile and adult stages. Juvenile individuals show darker patterns, while adults feature a striking contrast of a yellow tail and a blue-gray body.