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Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)

Price range: 2000,00 EGP through 2500,00 EGP

VariationStatusPrice
Small / JuvenileOut of Stock2000,00 EGP
Medium / JuvenileOut of Stock2500,00 EGP
Medium / Sub-AdultOut of Stock2500,00 EGP
Medium / AdultOut of Stock2500,00 EGP
Large / AdultOut of Stock2500,00 EGP
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Fish Description

Facts
Latin NamePomacanthus imperator - (Bloch, 1787)
Local NameEmperor Angelfish
FamilyPomacanthidae - Pomacanthus
OriginEast Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, Japan
Max length40 cm (15,7")
As Aquarium Fish
Minimum volume800 l (211 gal)  ?
"Minimum volume" indicates the size of the tank needed to house this species under optimal conditions.
This is based on a medium size animal, which you want to keep for several years.
It might be possible to keep smaller specimens for a limited period in a smaller tank.
A larger tank might be needed for fully-grown specimens.
HardinessAverage  ?
"Hardiness" indicates how resistant this species is to disease and how well i tolerates bad conditions in general.
Some species doesn't handle transportation very well, but that doesn't mean that the species isn't hardy under the right conditions.
Suitable for AquariumSuitable with care  ?
In this case, a "normal" aquarium is a reef aquarium with mixed corals or a fish only aquarium with an approximately salinity of 1.026 (sg) and a temperature close to 26°C.
Species requiring more than a 4000-liter tank are considered not suitable for home aquarium.
Special aquariums may cover tanks with low salinity, sub-tropical temperature, deep sand bed, sea grass etc.
Reef safeNot reef safe  ?
Always reef safe: No sources indicate that this species will harm corals or other invertebrates.
Often reef safe: Only a few aquarists has reported problems keeping this species with corals and other invertebrates.
Reef safe with caution: This species may be a threat to some types of invertebrates.
Reef safe with luck: Most specimens will harm corals and/or other invertebrates, but you might be lucky.
Not reef safe: This species is a threat to most corals and/or other invertebrates.
AggressivenessMight be aggressive towards other species
Feed
Recommended

Larger crustaceans (Shrimp, crabs...)
Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori)
Microalgea (Eg. spirulina)
Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia...)
Sponges

Mostly

Large polyp stone coral (LPS)
Other invertebrates
Soft coral
Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods...)

الوصف

Beware of

Can nibble at clams
This species sometimes nibbles at clams including Tridacna species.
High water quality
This species demands a high water quality.
Amongst other things it means, that water must be properly oxygenated.

Keep in mind

Requires a varied diet

This species must be fed with an appropriately varied diet.
Acclimitises best as a juvenile
This species will better acclimatize to the aquarium`s condition if introduced, when young.
Very small individuals can be very delicate.
Frequent feeding
This fish requires feeding several times a day, especially when newly added.
When the fish can find its natural food in the aquarium it requires less frequent feeding.
Well established aquarium with algae

These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones.

If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina.
Can coexist as a pair

They can live as a pair provided they are introduced simultaneously.
Hiding places
This species needs good hiding places, for example, between live rocks.
Requires plenty of space for swimming.
This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space.
Grunting sounds
This species can make a grunting sound when it feels threatened for example.
Hermaphroditic
This species can change gender from female to male.
When a male is needed, a female changes sex and takes on the role.
Can be aggressive
This species can be aggressive when kept together with fish that are very similar, or if they are not provided with adequate space.
Initially shy
This species can be very shy when first introduced into a new aquarium.
More aggressive fish can be introduced after this species has acclimatized.
Refuses to eat at first
This species can refuse to eat when newly introduced.
Normally however, they begin to eat within about a week, but it’s advantageous if they can find their own food in the aquarium.

Additional information

Size

Small, Medium, Large
Age Stage

Juvenile, Sub-Adult, Adult

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