| The French angelfish is a very popular large angelfish | | | | Viewed side by side, this trait is very apparent. |
| within the pomacanthidae family. They are also some | | | | Both the French angelfish and the Gray angelfish get |
| of the largest angels in that family. They enjoy their | | | | really big in the wild. Specimens of up to two feet |
| popularity with two other angels, the Emperor and | | | | have been reported. But as is normally the case, they |
| the Queen angelfish. | | | | seldom reach such lengths in captivity. Expect no |
| Their scientific names are Pomacanthus Paru and | | | | more than 16 inches or so. |
| they hail from throughout the Caribbean oceans. | | | | Prepare a large aquarium for them if you are |
| They are a common sight by scuba divers in the | | | | interested in rearing this large species. The minimum |
| area and known for their curious and bold disposition. | | | | requirement would be a 150 gallon tank. They are an |
| This is why there are so many videos on this species | | | | open swimming species so something larger like a 250 |
| on youtube. | | | | to 300 gallon aquarium is highly recommended. |
| They are very similar to their close relative, the Gray | | | | In the wild they graze on a wide variety of food |
| angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus). As juveniles, you | | | | items from crustaceans, algae, polyps and sponges. |
| would be hard pressed to tell the two apart. But as | | | | Because of this, they are not considered reef safe |
| adults however, the task becomes much easier. The | | | | and can destroy your corals in short order. Offer |
| French angelfish has golden to yellow flecks | | | | them a balanced diet consisting of dry pellet food, |
| throughout its body while those found on the gray | | | | nori sheets and a mix of meaty foods. |
| angelfish are a dark gray. | | | | They are usually easily fed once they have |
| While it may be difficult to tell juveniles apart, there is | | | | acclimated and are a wonderful addition to the tank. |
| a simple method. Always note the shape of their | | | | They are usually the first to at the aquarium glass |
| caudal fins. Those in the french are always rounded | | | | once they see you and have interesting behaviors. |
| while those on the gray are always straighter. | | | | |