Koran Angel - Pomacanthus semicirculatus - Medium Juvenile

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SKU: 271787
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: F91 0007 0631

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The Koran Angel (Pomacanthus semicirculatus, also called the Semicircle Angel) is a common angel available in the aquarium trade. Juvenile Koran Angels have a black body with narrow blue and white markings that arch toward the rear of the body. There is a distinct white half circle marking near the tail. It is most similar in appearance to the Emperor Angel (P. imperator) but the white circles in the Koran Angel do not form the complete circles seen in the juvenile Emperor Angel. The adult Koran Angel has a greenish-brown body. A wide, lightly colored vertical band with blue spots covers its sides, and a blue outline adorns the gill cover and fins.

The larger angelfish available in the aquarium trade include those from the genera Apolemichthys, Chaetodontoplus, Holacanthus, Pomacanthus, and Pygoplites. Of these, Apolemichthys and Chaetodontoplus are generally the smallest and are sometimes considered "pygmy angels" compared to the much larger Holacanthus and Pomacanthus angels. The Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus is the only fish in the Pygoplites genus.

Juveniles and adults among these angels usually have very different appearances and, in the wild, usually live in harems with dominant males controlling a group of females.The color change in angels can be triggered by size, age or a change in social structure. Angels should not be kept with other large angels in the home aquarium to avoid territorial conflicts. Occasionally, two angels may tolerate one another in a very large aquarium if they have very different coloration and appearance, but is not typically recommended.

Suitable tankmates for most large marine angels would be larger community fish like tangs, triggers, groupers, some damsels, butterflies and similar fish. More shy and passive angels can be kept with smaller, more docile tankmates. Be sure to take the adult size of the angelfish into consideration when choosing an angel for an aquarium as many can grow very large (albeit slowly) and need tankmates and an environment that can accommodate them. All angels have cheekspines at the edge of their gill cover and in the dorsal fin. Use caution when handling and avoid using a net that they may become stuck or tangled in.

The diet of large angels generally consists of meaty foods, algae, and marine sponge. Many frozen angel formulas and flakes may have extra sponge meal, and live sponges can be purchased to supplement their diet. These angels are not reef safe and have been known to nip at or eat some corals, sponges, and clam mantles. Some leather corals and anemones may be safe with larger angelfish but is not generally recommended.

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Specifications
MPN
F91 0007 0631
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameKoran Angel - Med. Juv.
Scientific NamePomacanthus semicirculatus
OriginIndo-west Pacific
Reef SafeNo
Specific Gravity Range1.020-1.024
pH Range8.0-8.4
Temperature Range75-82
Max Size (in inches)15
DietOmnivore
DifficultyModerate
Invert SafeYes, with caution
Min Tank Size (in gallons)150
Community SafeYes, with caution
Internal Id
80463

State Restrictions
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California
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Puerto Rico

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