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Emperor angelfish
Large angelfish with dramatically different juvenile and adult patterns. Blue and yellow stripes are stunning. Requires large tank.
The emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is a large marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae found broadly across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Austral Islands. Its most captivating attribute is a dramatic ontogenetic color change: juveniles display swirling white and blue concentric patterns on a dark background, while adults develop brilliant alternating horizontal stripes of electric blue and golden yellow. Adults can reach 40 cm in length, making a tank of 500 litres or more an absolute requirement. Care is demanding — maintaining pristine water quality and providing ample swimming room are critical, and transitioning individuals onto prepared foods can require considerable patience. Universally regarded as the 'king of marine fish', it is among the most coveted species by aquarists worldwide.
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Origen
Indian and Pacific Oceans, from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Austral Islands
Esperanza de vida
10-20 years
Tamaño
30-40cm
Temperatura
23〜26℃
Pellets, frozen food, algae, sponge
500L+ large tank essential
Stable water quality required
Omnivorous. Feed varied diet including sponge-based food
Pattern changes dramatically as it matures
Eats corals — suited for fish-only tanks
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Emperor Angelfish es 23〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Emperor Angelfish es 10-20 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Emperor Angelfish típicamente alcanza 30-40cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Emperor Angelfish se alimenta de: Pellets, frozen food, algae, sponge. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Emperor Angelfish varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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