True to its name, the Majestic Angelfish (also known as the Blue-Girdled Angelfish) is one of the most visually stunning and colorful large angels in the hobby. Its body features a brilliant, glowing yellow-orange matrix that contrasts sharply with a deep navy-blue "girdle" masking its face, chest, and rear sections. The entire fish is beautifully highlighted by a shimmering, neon-blue border that makes its colors pop under reef lighting. It tends to be slightly more peaceful and stays somewhat smaller than other Pomacanthus species, making it a premier choice for large display systems.
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Scientific Name |
Pomacanthus navarchus |
| Care Level |
Moderate to Expert |
| Temperament |
Semi-aggressive |
| Diet |
Omnivore (Sponge-infused angelfish diets, marine algae, mysis shrimp) |
| Temperature |
23°C – 26°C |
| pH Range |
8.1 – 8.4 |
| Minimum Tank Size |
700 Litres |
| Reef Compatible |
No (Though known to be safer with SPS than most large angels) |