Arabian angelfish
Pomacanthus asfur
Pomacanthus asfur grows up to 40 cm. Adults have a dark blue almost black body with a broad bright yellow band on the flank, and fins edged with light blue. Juveniles are blue with white curved lines. It is a territorial and sometimes aggressive fish, especially towards other angelfish. It needs a large aquarium with hiding places. It feeds mainly on sponges, algae, and small invertebrates. In captivity, it can live 15-20 years.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 6–10 |
| KH | 7–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Care notes
Parameters: 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Minimum tank volume 800 liters. A decor with large rocks and caves is necessary. It is not recommended for reef tanks as it consumes sponges and may attack corals. Feed with algae, brine shrimp, mysis, fish pieces, and vitamin-enriched foods. Powerful filtration and a protein skimmer are essential. It can coexist with robust fish of similar size, but avoid other angelfish.