Blue Blusher Angelfish

The Blue Blusher Angelfish is a captive strain combining two complementary traits: the blusher gene (which removes the opercular pigment to reveal the pinkish gill tissue beneath, creating a 'blushing' transparent cheek) and selective breeding for enhanced blue iridescence on the body and fins.

The result is a fish that appears to glow from within — the blue sheen refracts light across the flanks while the rose-tinted cheeks add a soft warmth to the overall appearance. This is a compound strain requiring careful selective breeding to maintain both characteristics in the offspring.

Blue blushers are slightly more sensitive than standard angels to water quality fluctuations, as the reduced cheek pigmentation can make gill stress more visible. They benefit from excellent filtration and stable, slightly soft water conditions.

Water: Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.0–7.2, GH 2–10, KH 1–5; stable soft-to-medium water best preserves blue iridescence. Tank: 150 L tall aquarium; dark background and subdued lighting enhance the blue sheen and blusher cheeks. Feeding: High-quality cichlid pellets with colour-enhancing ingredients, frozen brine shrimp, bloodworm; feed 2–3 times daily. Breeding: Breeds as standard angelfish; blusher gene is recessive — pair two blushers to reliably produce blusher offspring. Compatibility: Suitable with peaceful medium-bodied community fish; avoid aggressive or boisterous tank mates.