{"id":435,"date":"2026-02-16T22:32:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/africanus-angelfish-holacanthus-africanus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T09:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T09:09:31","slug":"africanus-angelfish-holacanthus-africanus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=africanus-angelfish-holacanthus-africanus","title":{"rendered":"Africanus Angelfish Holacanthus Africanus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"165\">Africanus Angelfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"163\">Holacanthus africanus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"451\"><strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"180\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\" \/>The Africanus Angelfish is a rare and highly sought-after marine species, displaying a bright yellow body contrasted with deep blue highlights and a distinctive face mask. Its vibrant coloration and graceful swimming make it a striking showpiece for large aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"582\"><strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"464\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"467\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"507\">Eastern Atlantic Ocean<\/strong>, particularly around the <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"579\">coasts of West Africa and offshore islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"739\"><strong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"596\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"599\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 accepts <strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"736\">marine angelfish formulas, sponge-based foods, algae, spirulina, mysis, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"925\"><strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"756\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"803\">large, robust marine fish<\/strong> such as tangs and wrasses. Avoid housing with small, delicate species or other angelfish unless in a very large system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1103\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"942\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\" \/>Semi-aggressive \u2014 may be <strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"985\">territorial<\/strong> with other angelfish or similarly shaped fish, but generally coexists with strong tank mates in spacious aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1232\"><strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1126\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\" \/>Recommended for <strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1167\">advanced aquarists<\/strong>, requiring a large, mature system and a carefully varied diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1257\"><strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1255\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1296\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1294\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1316\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1314\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1346\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1346\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1344\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1386\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1384\">180+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1519\">Rare and dazzling, the <strong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1434\">Africanus Angelfish<\/strong> is an exceptional centerpiece for experienced marine keepers with large aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africanus Angelfish \u2013 Holacanthus africanus Overview:The Africanus Angelfish is a rare and highly sought-after marine species, displaying a bright yellow body contrasted with deep blue highlights and a distinctive face mask. 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