Pomacanthus paru (French Angel)
Description
The Pomacanthus published fish is a fish from the Pomacanthidae family, originally from the warm waters of the Indian and peaceful oceans. It is a large fish, up to up to 50 centimeters in length and weigh up to 3 kilograms. Its most remarkable characteristic is undoubtedly its color, with a mainly dark blue body covered with yellow and white spots. Its head is generally dark blue with a vertical white strip that crosses the eye and a yellow spot around the mouth. Its dorsal fin is thorny and its caudal fin is sharp.
Pomacanthus fish published is a lonely fish, generally encountered in coral reefs. It feeds mainly on molluscs and crustaceans which he dissects with his powerful teeth. It can also feed on smaller fish if it has the opportunity. The pomacanthus fish published is a fearful and not very aggressive fish, preferring to hide in the anfracuities of the reef rather than fighting.
The Pomacanthus published fish is also known as the Angel Fish published, due to its resemblance to the angels in the Aquaria. However, it is important to note that the pomacanthus fish published is a wild animal and that it is not recommended to raise it in captivity, except in adequate conditions. Due to the destruction of its natural habitat and the overexploitation by fishermen, the pomacanthus fish published is considered a vulnerable species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Origin
- FamilyPomacanthidae
- OriginWest Atlantic
Characteristics
- Adult size30 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeSeawater, hot
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Temperature, pH, Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
