Six-Banded Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Dark blue to blue-black body with six prominent vertical white or pale blue stripes running across the head and body. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated with pointed tips, and the overall body shape is compressed and oval.
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous, requiring a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, pellets, and meaty items such as mysis shrimp and chopped squid. Supplement with vegetable matter including spirulina and macroalgae.
Difficulty and care for the Six-Banded Angelfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef region.
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