Sixbanded Angelfish – Pomacanthus sexstraitus

Species Name: Pomacanthus sexstraitus

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Common Names: Sixbanded Angelfish

Family: Pomacanthidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 18.1 inches / 46cm

Environment: Reef

Origin: Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Company: Often seen in pairs in the wild. Should not be kept with overly aggressive species.

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

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

Breeding: Sixbanded Angelfish has not been captive bred