{"product_id":"intermediate-emperor-angelfish-pomacanthus-imperator","title":"Intermediate Emperor Angelfish – Pomacanthus imperator","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor Angelfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus imperator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e undergoes one of the most dramatic color transformations among marine aquarium fishes. This specimen is in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintermediate or transitional stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying characteristics of both juvenile and adult coloration. The remaining blue facial pattern and dark body coloration are gradually giving way to the brilliant yellow horizontal striping characteristic of an adult Emperor Angelfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishBase reports that this transition generally occurs when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. imperator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 cm (3.1–4.7 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Juveniles begin with a dark blue-black body patterned with curved white and blue lines, while adults develop closely spaced horizontal yellow stripes across a blue body, a dark eye mask edged in blue, and a pale snout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pomacanthus\u0026amp;speciesname=imperator\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Emperor Angelfish has an extensive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-Pacific distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward into the central Pacific, north to southern Japan and south to Australia and New Caledonia. The species is well documented throughout Indonesia, including Bali, Raja Ampat, Sulawesi, the Mentawai Islands and other regions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/6504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat changes somewhat as the fish matures. Juveniles tend to shelter beneath ledges and in holes around protected reef areas. Subadults move into reef-front holes and surge channels, while large adults inhabit ledges and caves associated with well-developed coral reefs. The species has been recorded from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–100 meters depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/6504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor Angelfish feed naturally on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esponges, tunicates and other encrusting organisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their specialized natural diet is an important consideration in aquarium husbandry and should be reflected in the variety of foods offered in captivity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/6504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus imperator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Bloch, 1787)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emperor Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate \/ Transitional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pomacanthidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Collected – Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e220 gallons recommended for long-term adult care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 cm standard length \/ approximately 15.7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/6504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous feeder with strong sponge and tunicate component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emperor Angelfish become large, active reef fishes and require substantial swimming room as adults. Provide a spacious aquarium with open swimming areas combined with extensive rockwork, caves and sheltered areas. Plan the aquarium around the fish's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than the size of the intermediate specimen at purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus imperator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can become territorial as it matures. Care should be taken when combining it with other large angelfish or fishes of similar shape and behavior, particularly when aquarium space is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible with caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emperor Angelfish should not be considered reliably safe with all sessile invertebrates. Their natural feeding ecology includes sponges, tunicates and other encrusting organisms, so a mixed reef containing an Emperor Angelfish requires careful livestock selection and observation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/6504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a varied marine diet with particular attention to foods formulated for marine angelfish that contain sponge material. Supplement with marine algae, mysis shrimp, finely chopped marine foods and other nutritionally varied preparations. FishBase documents sponges, tunicates and other encrusting organisms as important natural foods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/6504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Transition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This fish is being sold specifically in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintermediate stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The transitional pattern is temporary and will continue changing as the fish matures. FishBase places the juvenile-to-adult transformation at approximately 8–12 cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pomacanthus\u0026amp;speciesname=imperator\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FishBase records a maximum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 cm standard length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so this species should not be selected based on its relatively modest size during the juvenile or intermediate stages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67597830389993,"sku":"WC S2320","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/emperor-anglefish-pomacanthus-imperator-indonesia-intermediate-quarantined-conditioned-pea.jpg?v=1790701312","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/intermediate-emperor-angelfish-pomacanthus-imperator","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}