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Cortez Angelfish Aquarium Care Guide

Pomacanthus zonipectus

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Keeping Cortez 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. Not suitable for reef tanks as it will nip at corals and sessile invertebrates. Best kept as a single angelfish in a very large tank.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet including marine algae, spirulina, high-quality angelfish preparations, and meaty foods is essential. Good water quality and strong filtration are paramount.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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