Angel - Poma Grey
Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus):
Description: The Gray Angelfish is a species known for its elegant appearance, characterized by a predominantly gray body with dark, vertical stripes. They have elongated bodies with rounded fins, and juveniles often exhibit brighter coloration with yellowish hues. As they mature, their coloration tends to become more subdued, primarily gray with subtle blue and yellow accents.
Care Requirements:
Tank Size: Provide a spacious tank of at least 100 gallons for a single Gray Angelfish, as they require ample swimming space.
Water Parameters: Maintain stable water conditions with a temperature range of 72-78°F (22-25°C), pH between 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.
Diet: Offer a varied diet consisting of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and spirulina. Supplement their diet with algae sheets to meet their herbivorous needs.
Tank Environment: Provide plenty of live rock structures, caves, and hiding spots to mimic their natural reef environment. Moderate to high lighting and adequate water flow are also beneficial.
Compatibility: Exercise caution when housing with other fish as they can be territorial and aggressive, especially towards other angelfish and similarly shaped or colored species. Avoid keeping them with small, delicate invertebrates as they may nip at corals and ornamental shrimp.
Reef Compatibility: Gray Angelfish are generally not considered reef safe due to their tendency to nip at coral polyps and other sessile invertebrates. Therefore, it's advisable to house them in fish-only or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) setups rather than reef tanks.
Providing proper care, suitable tank conditions, and a balanced diet will help ensure the health and well-being of Gray Angelfish in captivity.
Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus):
Description: The Gray Angelfish is a species known for its elegant appearance, characterized by a predominantly gray body with dark, vertical stripes. They have elongated bodies with rounded fins, and juveniles often exhibit brighter coloration with yellowish hues. As they mature, their coloration tends to become more subdued, primarily gray with subtle blue and yellow accents.
Care Requirements:
Tank Size: Provide a spacious tank of at least 100 gallons for a single Gray Angelfish, as they require ample swimming space.
Water Parameters: Maintain stable water conditions with a temperature range of 72-78°F (22-25°C), pH between 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.
Diet: Offer a varied diet consisting of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and spirulina. Supplement their diet with algae sheets to meet their herbivorous needs.
Tank Environment: Provide plenty of live rock structures, caves, and hiding spots to mimic their natural reef environment. Moderate to high lighting and adequate water flow are also beneficial.
Compatibility: Exercise caution when housing with other fish as they can be territorial and aggressive, especially towards other angelfish and similarly shaped or colored species. Avoid keeping them with small, delicate invertebrates as they may nip at corals and ornamental shrimp.
Reef Compatibility: Gray Angelfish are generally not considered reef safe due to their tendency to nip at coral polyps and other sessile invertebrates. Therefore, it's advisable to house them in fish-only or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) setups rather than reef tanks.
Providing proper care, suitable tank conditions, and a balanced diet will help ensure the health and well-being of Gray Angelfish in captivity.
Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus):
Description: The Gray Angelfish is a species known for its elegant appearance, characterized by a predominantly gray body with dark, vertical stripes. They have elongated bodies with rounded fins, and juveniles often exhibit brighter coloration with yellowish hues. As they mature, their coloration tends to become more subdued, primarily gray with subtle blue and yellow accents.
Care Requirements:
Tank Size: Provide a spacious tank of at least 100 gallons for a single Gray Angelfish, as they require ample swimming space.
Water Parameters: Maintain stable water conditions with a temperature range of 72-78°F (22-25°C), pH between 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.
Diet: Offer a varied diet consisting of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and spirulina. Supplement their diet with algae sheets to meet their herbivorous needs.
Tank Environment: Provide plenty of live rock structures, caves, and hiding spots to mimic their natural reef environment. Moderate to high lighting and adequate water flow are also beneficial.
Compatibility: Exercise caution when housing with other fish as they can be territorial and aggressive, especially towards other angelfish and similarly shaped or colored species. Avoid keeping them with small, delicate invertebrates as they may nip at corals and ornamental shrimp.
Reef Compatibility: Gray Angelfish are generally not considered reef safe due to their tendency to nip at coral polyps and other sessile invertebrates. Therefore, it's advisable to house them in fish-only or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) setups rather than reef tanks.
Providing proper care, suitable tank conditions, and a balanced diet will help ensure the health and well-being of Gray Angelfish in captivity.
