Cortez Angelfish
Pomacanthus zonipectus
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Suggested Tank
250+ gallons
Max Size
18 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A large Eastern Pacific angelfish whose juveniles are black with vivid yellow and blue semicircular bars, maturing into a blue-gray fish with a pale speckled midsection and bold yellow bars behind the eye and gill. Semi-aggressive and territorial toward other angelfish, it needs a very large, mature tank of 250 gallons or more with abundant rockwork for grazing and hiding. Feed a varied omnivore diet including sponge-based angel preparations, marine algae/nori, and meaty foods; it will nip stony and soft corals, zoanthids, and clam mantles, so it is best kept in a fish-only or FOWLR system.
Reef Safe
No
Environment
Cortez Angelfish require a large tank with plenty of hiding places and swimming space. They prefer a tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. They should be kept in a well-filtered aquarium with stable water conditions.
Behavior
Cortez Angelfish are active swimmers and tend to be semi-aggressive. They can be territorial, especially towards other angelfish. They are not considered to be reef safe, as they will eat invertebrates and may nip at corals.
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