Blue-ring angelfish
Pomacanthus annularis
Família : Pomacanthidae
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A large reef angelfish with characteristic blue rings on a brown-green body. Requires a very large aquarium.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Coral reefs and outer slopes
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
4/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Aquário mín.
500 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
30 cm
Esperança de vida
10 anos
Temperamento
Semi-aggressive, territorial
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.