Six-banded angelfish
Pomacanthus sexstriatus
Family : Pomacanthidae
The six-banded angelfish is a large angelfish with a yellow body and six vertical blue bands. It lives on Indo-Pacific reefs.
Description
This angelfish has a bright yellow body crossed by six dark blue vertical bands. The head is blue with yellow markings. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow with blue edges. It can reach 45 cm. Juveniles are dark blue with white bands. It is territorial and semi-aggressive. It feeds on sponges, algae, and small invertebrates. In an aquarium, it requires a very large volume.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs and deep lagoons
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025, dKH 8-12. A minimum 700-liter tank is essential. Provide plenty of live rock and hiding places. Diet should be rich in sponges and algae, supplemented with meaty foods. Avoid cohabitation with other large angelfish. It can be kept in a reef tank but may attack soft corals. Moderate water flow and efficient filtration are needed. Weekly 20% water changes.
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