Pomacanthus asfur

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Asfur Angelfish
Asfur Angelfish
Species	Pomacanthus asfur
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L)
Size	40.64 cm 12-16 " (30.5-40.6cm)
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Asfur Angelfish, Arabian Angelfish, Crescent Angelfish

[edit] Sexing

The Asfur Angelfish is indistinguishable from male to female and very difficult to breed in an aquarium.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish is semi-aggressive and will be territorial towards its own species. Adults need large tanks, around 180 US Gallons (681.4L), in order to be kept with other tankmates. Other semi-aggressive similar-sized Angelfish are a possibility in terms of tankmates, but not the same species, and they would have to be watched carefully.

[edit] Diet

An omnivorous fish that may nip at soft corals and clam mantles. Will accept meaty foods such as shrimp and mysis shrimp as well as spirulina and seaweed.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish must have hiding places in order to feel secure in its environment. It needs a salinity of 1.020 - 1.025

[edit] Behaviour

A shy large Angelfish that will be aggressive towards others of its own kind.

[edit] Identification

An attractive fish that is in the typical oval Angelfish shape. Adults are dark blue in colour with a yellow caudal fin and a thick crescent-shaped yellow band is down either side of the flanks. Can be confused with Pomacanthus maculosus.

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