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About Potter's Angelfish
Potter's Angelfish is a small, deep-bodied member of the pomacanthid family with striking yellow-orange coloration on the head and body, accented by dark brown or black vertical bands and blue-edged gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and fine vertical striping is visible across the body. Adults rarely exceed 3.5 inches in length.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Appearance
- Potter's Angelfish is a small, deep-bodied member of the pomacanthid family with striking yellow-orange coloration on the head and body, accented by dark brown or black vertical bands and blue-edged gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and fine vertical striping is visible across the body. Adults rarely exceed 3.5 inches in length.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank with plenty of live rock crevices for shelter and grazing • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.026 SG • Feed a varied diet of high-quality angelfish pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and spirulina-based foods 2–3 times daily • Nocturnal and reclusive; may hide extensively during acclimation, which can take several weeks • Generally peaceful but can become territorial toward other dwarf angels; avoid housing with aggressive species
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Level
- Hard
- Origin
- Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, found in deep reef environments at depths of 200-1,000 feet.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, lateral-line erosion, poor feeding response during acclimation
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