Pomacanthus asfur
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| Asfur Angelfish | |
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| Asfur Angelfish | |
| Species | Pomacanthus asfur |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 40.64 cm
12-16 " (30.5-40.6cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Asfur Angelfish, Arabian Angelfish, Crescent Angelfish
[edit] Sexing
- The Asfur Angelfish is indistinguishable from male to female and very difficult to breed in an aquarium.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is semi-aggressive and will be territorial towards its own species. Adults need large tanks, around 180 US Gallons (681.4L), in order to be kept with other tankmates. Other semi-aggressive similar-sized Angelfish are a possibility in terms of tankmates, but not the same species, and they would have to be watched carefully.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivorous fish that may nip at soft corals and clam mantles. Will accept meaty foods such as shrimp and mysis shrimp as well as spirulina and seaweed.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This fish must have hiding places in order to feel secure in its environment. It needs a salinity of 1.020 - 1.025
[edit] Behaviour
- A shy large Angelfish that will be aggressive towards others of its own kind.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive fish that is in the typical oval Angelfish shape. Adults are dark blue in colour with a yellow caudal fin and a thick crescent-shaped yellow band is down either side of the flanks. Can be confused with Pomacanthus maculosus.
