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French Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Perciformes›Pomacanthidae
📍 Caribbean, Western Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico
Regal large angelfish — adults are jet black with yellow-edged scales and a striking yellow eye-ring. Juveniles display vivid yellow striping on black and often act as cleaner fish. Not reef-safe; grows large.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- omnivore/sponge
- maxSize
- 15 inches
- salinity
- SG 1.020–1.025
- minTankSize
- 180 gallons
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
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Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)