This fish is known as
Yellowface Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Pomacanthus xanthometopon. It belongs to the
Angelfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A semi-aggressive fish.
Yellowface Angelfish can grow up to 40 cm what is approximately 15 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 4800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 744 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). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Yellowface 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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