Emperor Angelfish Adult (Pomacanthus imperator)

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Emperor Angelfish Adult (Pomacanthus imperator)
US$155.00

Origin: Indo-Pacific (Red Sea, Maldives, Indonesia, Great Barrier Reef)

Habitat: Coral-rich lagoons and outer reef slopes

Diet: Omnivore – Eats sponges, tunicates, algae, mysis shrimp, and angelfish specialty diets

Size: Up to 15 inches (38 cm)

Reef Safe: Not reef safe – Known to nip at soft corals, LPS (e.g. Acanthastrea, Scolymia, Euphyllia), SPS, zoanthids, and clams

Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons (680 liters)

Temperament: Semi-aggressive – Can be territorial, especially with other large angelfish

Care Level: Moderate

Lifespan: 15–20 years in captivity with excellent care

Water Parameters:

 

  • Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Salinity: 1.020–1.025

  • Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

  • Nitrate: <20 ppm