This marine aquarium fish is known as
Arabian Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Pomacanthus asfur. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Angelfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Indian Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Angelfish is semi-aggressive.
Arabian Angelfish can grow up to 40 cm what is approximately 15 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 4800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 744 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Arabian Angelfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.

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