{"product_id":"intermediate-juvenile-blueface-angelfish-pomacanthus-xanthometopon","title":"Intermediate Juvenile Blueface Angelfish – Pomacanthus xanthometopon","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\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 10\/2 - Release Date: 10\/23\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\u003eBlueface Angelfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus xanthometopon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellowface Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a large marine angelfish native to the tropical Indo-Pacific. This specimen is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintermediate juvenile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying the fascinating transition between the dramatically banded juvenile coloration and the intricate pattern of an adult Blueface Angelfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Blueface Angelfish begin with a dark body crossed by contrasting pale blue and white vertical bands. As they mature, the juvenile pattern gradually gives way to adult coloration, including a yellow facial mask, brilliant blue facial markings, yellow fins and a reticulated scale pattern. This specimen still retains several prominent juvenile vertical bands while already developing yellow coloration and blue facial markings characteristic of the adult fish. Reef Life Survey likewise documents the strongly barred juvenile pattern and the dramatically different adult coloration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reeflife.org\/species\/pomacanthus-xanthometopon\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eReef Life Survey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus xanthometopon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a broad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-Pacific distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, extending from the Maldives east to Vanuatu and north to the Yaeyama Islands, with populations also documented around Palau and Kosrae in Micronesia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Blueface Angelfish inhabit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoral-rich lagoons, channels and outer reef slopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, frequently remaining near caves and substantial reef structure. FishBase gives a documented depth range of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–30 meters (16–98 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and notes that juveniles settle in very shallow inshore caves where algae is present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species naturally consumes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esponges, tunicates and other encrusting organisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making a varied diet particularly important in captivity. FishBase records a maximum total length of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38 cm, approximately 15 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so this attractive juvenile ultimately develops into a substantial marine angelfish requiring a large aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen 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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus xanthometopon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Bleeker, 1853)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blueface Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellowface Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate Juvenile\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\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible with significant caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 housing\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\u003eApproximately 15 inches \/ 38 cm total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?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\/specialized benthic feeder; sponges, tunicates and other encrusting organisms are important natural foods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\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 Provide substantial mature rockwork with caves and sheltered areas while preserving ample open swimming space. This is a large-bodied angelfish at maturity, so the aquarium should be planned around its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not its present juvenile dimensions. Its natural association with coral-rich lagoons, channels, reef slopes and caves supports providing extensive structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?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 FishBase documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esponges, tunicates and other encrusting organisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as natural foods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In captivity, provide a diverse diet that includes quality marine-angelfish preparations containing sponge material along with appropriate marine algae and varied meaty marine foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blueface Angelfish are generally best considered semi-aggressive. As the fish matures, territorial behavior may become more pronounced, particularly toward other large angelfishes or fishes competing for the same shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I would classify this species as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef compatible with significant caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than simply “reef compatible.” Its natural feeding ecology includes sponges, tunicates and other encrusting organisms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/Summary\/Pomacanthus-xanthometopon?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual behavior varies, but it should not be assumed safe with sessile reef invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuvenile-to-Adult Transition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This particular fish is valuable visually because it demonstrates the species' color transition. It retains the pale vertical juvenile bands while already developing adult-type facial and fin coloration. The final adult appearance will be dramatically different from the fish shown here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral-rich lagoons, channels and outer reef slopes, frequently near caves, generally at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–30 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Juveniles occur in shallow inshore caves with algal growth. \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":67625963487465,"sku":"WC OC0207","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/blueface-angelfish-intermediate-juvenile-pomacanthus-xanthometopon-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1791316701","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/intermediate-juvenile-blueface-angelfish-pomacanthus-xanthometopon","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}