Passer Angel

Passer Angelfish

Scientific Name: Holacanthus passer

Small Fish Safe: Yes

Invert Safe: No – will eat shrimp, crabs, and other inverts

Coral Safe: No – not suitable for reef tanks

Adult Size: Up to 35 cm

Diet: Omnivore – sponge-based angel diets, frozen food, nori, and pellets

Why We Like It:

Also known as the King Angelfish, the Passer Angel is a bold and commanding species with rich blue colouring, a bright vertical bar as a juvenile, and glowing yellow tail as an adult. It thrives in large, aggressive FOWLR systems and becomes highly interactive once established. Not for reef tanks, but an excellent choice for experienced keepers looking to showcase a powerful, long-lived marine centrepiece.