{"product_id":"majestic-angelfish-pomacanthus-navarchus-1","title":"Majestic Angelfish – Pomacanthus navarchus","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\u003eMajestic Angelfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus navarchus\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\u003eBluegirdle Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a striking Indo-Pacific marine angelfish distinguished by its dramatic combination of brilliant yellow, deep blue-black and electric-blue markings. Adults develop a yellow back, sides and tail contrasted against a dark head and lower body, with vivid blue edging and facial markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe currently accepted scientific name is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus navarchus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Cuvier, 1831)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the family Pomacanthidae. The species has previously appeared under names including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuxiphipops navarchus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but current taxonomic authorities place it in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marinespecies.org\/aphia.php?id=276024\u0026amp;p=taxdetails\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWoRMS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Majestic Angelfish has a western Indo-Pacific distribution extending from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndonesia and Papua New Guinea north to the Philippines and south to northwestern Australia and the southern Great Barrier Reef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with populations also occurring around Palau and Yap. The California Academy of Sciences additionally documents its range through portions of the South China Sea and western Pacific. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. navarchus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inhabits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoral-rich areas of clear lagoons, channels and protected outer reef slopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase records the species at depths of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–40 meters (10–131 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and notes that individuals are often solitary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts natural diet includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esponges and tunicates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important consideration when developing an appropriate aquarium feeding program. Providing a varied diet that reflects this specialized feeding ecology is preferable to relying on a simple general-purpose marine fish diet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Majestic Angelfish reaches a scientifically documented maximum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 cm total length, approximately 11 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a substantial fish that requires adequate swimming space and mature rockwork as it grows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?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 navarchus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Cuvier, 1831)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Majestic Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bluegirdle Angelfish\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\u003e125 gallons recommended\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 11 inches \/ 28 cm total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?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 and tunicates are documented natural foods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?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 a mature aquarium with substantial rockwork, caves and protected retreats while retaining ample open swimming space. This corresponds well with the species' natural association with coral-rich lagoons, channels and protected outer reef slopes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?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 specifically documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esponges and tunicates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as natural foods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In captivity, offer a diverse diet including high-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 Generally semi-aggressive. FishBase notes that the species is frequently solitary in nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Territorial behavior may occur with other angelfishes or similarly shaped fishes, particularly when aquarium space or shelter 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 significant caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because the natural diet includes sponges and tunicates, the Majestic Angelfish should not be described as completely reef safe. Individual fish may investigate or consume sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuvenile Coloration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juveniles are dramatically different from adults, with a dark body crossed by curved pale-blue vertical bands. The transition to adult coloration can be striking, and FishBase notes that intermediate-stage individuals are rarely observed in nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pomacanthus-navarchus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral-rich clear lagoons, channels and protected outer reef slopes at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–40 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \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":67626154918121,"sku":"WC OC0208","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/majestic-angelfish-pomacanthus-navarchus-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1791326311","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/majestic-angelfish-pomacanthus-navarchus-1","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}