Yellowbar Angelfish – Pomacanthus maculosus

Species Name: Pomacanthus maculosus

Synonyms:

Common Names: Yellowbar Angelfish, Maculosus Angelfish, Map Angelfish

Family: Pomacanthidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 11.8 inches / 30cm

Environment: Reef

Origin: Red Sea and East Africa

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Company: Aggressive towards more passive tankmates, other angels, and fish intoduced after it.

Aquarium Setup: 180gal minumum. Plenty of live rock with lots of hiding spaces should be provided. Not a reef safe fish.

Food: Yellowbar Angelfish should be offered meaty foods. Also special angelfish blend should be offered occasionally.

Breeding: Not captive bred.

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