French Angelfish – Pomacanthus paru

Species Name: Pomacanthus paru

Synonyms:

Common Names: French Angelfish

Family: Pomacanthidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 15.0 inches / 38cm

Environment: Reef

Origin: Tropical Atlantic

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Company: Slower moving species are not recommended with this fish

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

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

Breeding: Not captive bred.

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