Pomacanthus paru

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French Angelfish
French Angelfish
Species Pomacanthus paru
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 378.541 liters
378,541.178 mL

100 US Gallons (378.5L)

Size 38.1 cm

14-15 " (35.6-38.1cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

299.817 K
26.667 °C
539.67 °R
72 -80 °F (22.2-26.7°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

10-15 years

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[edit] Alternative names

French Angelfish, Black Angelfish

[edit] Sexing

There is no easy way to tell the difference between males and females visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This is a large fish that needs to be the only Angel in the tank. They can be aggressive and dominant so shouldn't be kept with timid or shy fish.

[edit] Diet

The French Angel is a omnivore and likes to eat marine algae, mysid shrimp, spirulina, sponges, and other meaty treats.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

A distinctive large fish that is rounded in shape and laterally depressed. Adults have a body which is grey-blue in colour with rounded fins and the scales on the body have yellow edging. The dorsal and anal fins have long extended filaments. The base of the pectoral fins, around the gills and around the eyes are also bright yellow in colour.

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Facts about Pomacanthus paru
Availability Common
Common name French Angelfish , French Angelfish, and Black Angelfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Pomacanthidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 15 in (38.1 cm)  +
Maximum age 15  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 299.817 K (26.667 °C, 80 °F, 539.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 100 US Gallon (378.541 liters, 378,541.178 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Pomacanthus paru
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