Blue-ring angelfish

Pomacanthus annularis

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Pomacanthus annularis is an impressive angelfish reaching 30 cm. Adults have a brown-green body with curved blue lines forming rings, and a yellow caudal fin. Juveniles are dark blue with white lines. It inhabits Indo-Pacific reefs, often in pairs. In aquariums, it needs a large volume and varied diet. It can be aggressive towards other angelfish.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature24–28
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12
KH7–12
NO₃≤ 20
PO₄≤ 0.1

Care

Difficulty4/5
Dietherbivore
Min. tank500 L
Min. group1
Adult size30 cm
Lifespan10 ans
TemperamentSemi-aggressive, territorial

Care notes

Tank of at least 500 L with large rocks and hiding spots. Strong filtration, high water quality. Diet: algae, spirulina, mysis, brine shrimp, and sponge-based foods. Caution with soft corals.