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Yellowface Angelfish Aquarium Care Guide

Pomacanthus xanthometopon

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Keeping Yellowface Angelfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive fish. Should be the only angelfish of its genus in the tank. May nip at corals and sessile invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a mature aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet including spirulina, marine algae, mysis shrimp, and other meaty foods is essential. Good water quality and strong filtration are paramount.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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