This marine aquarium fish is known as
Gray Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Pomacanthus arcuatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Angelfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A semi-aggressive fish which can be seen in public aquarium much more than in home aquariums due to this species’ size.
Gray Angelfish can grow up to 60 cm what is approximately 23 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 7200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1116 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Gray 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.
Juvenile specimen
Adult specimen

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Document modified on Thu Dec 20 10:45:49 UTC 2007
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