Cortez Angelfish (Pomacanthus zonipectus)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright yellow body with vertical blue stripes running from dorsal to anal fin, and a distinctive dark blue or black head and gill covers. Adults develop an elegant, laterally compressed body shape characteristic of Pomacanthus angelfish.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, pellets, and frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and spirulina-based preparations. Offer vegetable matter such as nori seaweed or macroalgae several times weekly to support digestive health.
Difficulty and care for the Cortez Angelfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Eastern Pacific Ocean, from the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) southward to Peru.
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