Saltwater Fish of the Day: Blueface Angelfish

[revhtree]

Blueface Angelfish, Yellowface Angelfish / Pomacanthus Xanthometopon

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Pomacanthus Xanthometopon

COMMON NAME - Blueface Angelfish, (Yellowface Angelfish)

SIZE - 15" (38 cm )

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 135 US Gal. (511 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet, Spirulina, marine algae, Mysid shrimp, frozen shrimp, high quality marine Angelfish preparations. Feed a min. of 3 times a day.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Not Recommended for the reef tank, can nip at sessile invertebrates, stony and soft corals including clam mantles.

CAPTIVE CARE - Provide plenty of swimming room and suitable hiding places. Not known to be aggressive, may chase close relatives. Beware of specimens that appear to be dazed, not feeding, oblivious to their surroundings, show signs of wasting. Collection with cyanide has given this fish a poor rap on survivability in the past.

 

[revsgirl]

Beautiful!


Chasing the Dream Giver, not the dream! Tonya

 

[ritter6788]

I will have one! One day!

 

[mike007]

Saw bunches of these while diving in Cozumel.

 

[Trex]

Had one many years ago (( before I knew about stocking for the current tank, and not the future one that didn't happen )), that I rised from a juvi. Was a great fish, though a bit shy, and loved to eat zoas and picked at an S. haddoni.

Right before I sold it,

 

[Ricks Reef]

One of my Favorite fish.I've had mine for 3 years.Absolutely Beautiful fish.Sadly Im probably going to have to sell him,Hes starting to look crowded in a 180.

 

[Ron Popeil]

wow, such a great transition!

 

[JetStarheart]

My all time FAVORITE!!!!!I WILL have another some day...