Six Bar Angelfish; Adult - Pomacanthus sexstriatus

Six Bar Angelfish Overview

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  • Juveniles: Black bodies with blue lines on the head, white semicircle vertical lines behind the eyes, and blue trimming on fins.

• • Adults: Creamy background with a black head and a single vertical white stripe behind the eyes. Five vertical dark stripes with small dark dots are present on the flanks. The caudal fin has blue with light blue dots.

Six Bar Angelfish Housing Requirements

• • Tank Size: Requires a minimum of a 1500-litre aquarium.

• • Tank Setup: Needs a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for grazing.

• • Tank Compatibility: Best kept in a fish-only setup. Avoid reef setups as adults may nip at corals.

Six Bar Angelfish Diet and Nutrition

• • Diet: Feeds on Nori, Spirulina, small invertebrates like Krill, Mysis, Brine shrimp, sponges, and small crabs.

• • Feeding: Juveniles need multiple feedings per day, focusing on a diet with more vegetable content and less meat.

Characteristics and Behavior

• • Appearance: Males and females are indistinguishable. Adults have a pale-tan body with five dark brown stripes and a sixth white stripe behind the eyes. Blue polka-dots cover the body, with vibrant sapphire-blue dots on the fins.

• • Behavior: Known to grunt when approached and can be shy and difficult to acclimate.

• • Breeding: Hermaphroditic and difficult to breed in captivity.

Approximate Purchase Size:

• • Juvenile Small: 1" to 1-3/4"

• • Juvenile Medium: 1-3/4" to 2-1/2"

• • Juvenile Large: 2-1/2" to 3-1/4"

• • Small: 2" to 3-1/2"

• • Medium: 3-1/2" to 5"

• • Large: 5" to 7"

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