Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – sponge-based angel diet, marine pellets, frozen mysis, nori
Aquarium species profile
French Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru · Western Atlantic (Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico)
Minimum tank200 gal
Adult size15–18"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Other large reef fish; large tangs, large wrasses, large triggers (with caution)
Tank mates to avoid
Corals, invertebrates, other large angelfish, small fish
Care notes
Juveniles black with yellow stripes; adults dark with golden scale edges. Will nip at corals, clams, and zoanthids. Very long-lived (15+ years).
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.