Pomacanthus paru

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French Angelfish
French Angelfish
Species	Pomacanthus paru
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L)
Size	38.1 cm 14-15 " (35.6-38.1cm)
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 299.817 K 26.667 °C 539.67 °R72 -80 °F (22.2-26.7°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	10-15 years

[edit] Alternative names

French Angelfish, Black Angelfish

[edit] Sexing

There is no easy way to tell the difference between males and females visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This is a large fish that needs to be the only Angel in the tank. They can be aggressive and dominant so shouldn't be kept with timid or shy fish.

[edit] Diet

The French Angel is a omnivore and likes to eat marine algae, mysid shrimp, spirulina, sponges, and other meaty treats.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

A distinctive large fish that is rounded in shape and laterally depressed. Adults have a body which is grey-blue in colour with rounded fins and the scales on the body have yellow edging. The dorsal and anal fins have long extended filaments. The base of the pectoral fins, around the gills and around the eyes are also bright yellow in colour.

[edit] Pictures

French Angel Head

French Angel

Juvenile French Angel

[edit] External links

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