{"product_id":"captive-bred-yellowbar-maculosus-angelfish-pomacanthus-maculosus","title":"Captive-Bred Yellowbar Maculosus Angelfish – Pomacanthus maculosus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1383819706453\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellowbar Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, also commonly called the \u003cstrong\u003eMaculosus Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eYellowblotch Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking large marine angelfish scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePomacanthus maculosus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Native populations occur primarily in the western Indian Ocean, including the Persian Gulf, Red Sea region, East Africa, and waters extending south toward Mozambique. The species inhabits reef-associated environments and is recorded from approximately 4–60 meters in depth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuveniles are dramatically different from adults. Young fish display a deep blue to nearly black body crossed by brilliant blue and pale vertical lines. As the fish matures, this juvenile pattern gradually transforms into the characteristic adult coloration, which includes a prominent yellow vertical band or blotch on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering aquarists the advantages associated with fish produced in controlled aquarium conditions. \u003cem\u003ePomacanthus maculosus\u003c\/em\u003e is a robust, long-lived angelfish but becomes a very large fish and should be purchased with its adult size in mind. FishBase documents a maximum size of \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm standard length, approximately 19.7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a maximum reported age of 36 years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this species naturally consumes benthic organisms including corals and sponges, it should \u003cstrong\u003enot be considered reliably reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Research on wild \u003cem\u003eP. maculosus\u003c\/em\u003e populations has documented substantial consumption of coral and sponge material. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePomacanthus maculosus\u003c\/em\u003e (Forsskål, 1775)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellowbar Angelfish, Maculosus Angelfish, Yellowblotch Angelfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacanthidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not reliably reef safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e250 gallons recommended for long-term adult care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e19.7 inches \/ 50 cm standard length\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with strong natural feeding on benthic invertebrates, especially corals and sponges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 74–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide a large, mature aquarium with substantial swimming room and a generous amount of rockwork containing caves and retreats. Because these fish grow large and can become territorial, long-term housing should be planned around the adult rather than juvenile size. Captive-care recommendations vary from roughly 150 gallons upward, but \u003cstrong\u003earound 220–250 gallons or larger is a more appropriate long-term recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e for a fish capable of approaching 20 inches. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer a varied diet several times daily. Appropriate foods include quality marine angelfish preparations containing sponge material, mysis shrimp, enriched marine foods, pellets, spirulina-based foods, nori and other marine algae. Although aquarium diets commonly contain vegetable matter, studies of wild \u003cem\u003eP. maculosus\u003c\/em\u003e show substantial feeding on corals, sponges and other benthic organisms, so a varied diet is particularly important. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally semi-aggressive, especially as it grows. Provide ample territory and exercise caution when housing it with other large angelfish or timid species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended as reef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Individuals may nip or consume corals and other sessile invertebrates. The species' documented natural diet includes coral and sponge tissue, making the risk more than simply an aquarium anecdote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proaquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51730781569257,"sku":"TR AU2601","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-yellowbar-maculosus-angelfish-pomacanthus-maculosus.jpg?v=1787749907","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-yellowbar-maculosus-angelfish-pomacanthus-maculosus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}