This species is known as
King Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Holacanthus passer. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Angelfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Eastern Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species might be aggressive towards tankmates.
King Angelfish can grow up to 35 cm what is approximately 13 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 4200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 651 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the King 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the picture. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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