Venustus Angel (Purple Masked)
Transform Your Tank with One of the Ocean's Rarest Dwarf Angels
Looking for a centerpiece that stops people in their tracks? The Venustus Angel, also known as the Purple Masked Angel, is a deepwater jewel that very few reefers ever get to own. Electric purple sweeps across the back and tail while a warm golden yellow lights up the face and belly, split by the signature violet mask that gives this beauty its name. It is the kind of specimen that turns an aquarium into a conversation piece.
Collected from the deeper reefs of the Western Pacific, this is a prized and hard to find species. It stays compact at around 4 inches, which makes it a realistic centerpiece for established reef systems and mature saltwater aquariums alike. Give it plenty of live rock, caves, and shaded overhangs and it will reward you with curious, darting behavior and color that only deepens as it settles in. Rewarding to keep and genuinely special to show off, the Venustus is a true collector's angel.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
- Common Name: Venustus Angel, Purple Masked Angel
- Scientific Name: Sumireyakko venustus
- Care Level: Expert
- Temperament: Peaceful and somewhat shy. Give it places to hide.
- Diet: Omnivore. Offer a varied menu of marine algae, spirulina, mysis, and quality frozen angel preparations in small, frequent feedings.
- Reef Safe: With caution. May sample some LPS and clams.
- Origin: Western Pacific
- Water Conditions: 72°F to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, dKH 8 to 12, salinity 1.020 to 1.025
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every live specimen we ship is ethically sourced, carefully quarantined, and conditioned in our own system until it is eating well and ready to thrive. We never rush an animal out the door. When your Venustus arrives, it has already been observed, fed, and acclimated by reefers who genuinely care, so you can add it to your tank with confidence.
