ANGEL – ASFUR Pomacanthus asfur
$224.99 – $399.99
This angel may be confused with the Maculosus Angel (Pomacanthus maculosus), but aside from bolder more iridescent colors, the Asfur has a yellow tail fin while the Maculosus Angel has a white or clear looking caudal fin. Typically fish collected from the Red Sea have superior color and hardiness, and often are more desirable. In order to obtain fish from the Red Sea, collectors must adhere to high standards of collection and sustainability. This will result in a higher price tag on any fish originating from the Red Sea. As adults they have the potential to reach over 12″.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
General Description: Commonly referred to as the Asfur Angelfish, this species may also be known as the Arabian Angelfish or Crescent Angelfish. This is a popular and stunning specimen from the Red Sea, but can also be collected from the Indo-Pacific. This angel may be confused with the Maculosus Angel (Pomacanthus maculosus), but aside from bolder more iridescent colors, the Asfur has a yellow tail fin while the Maculosus Angel has a white or clear looking caudal fin. Typically fish collected from the Red Sea have superior color and hardiness, and often are more desirable. In order to obtain fish from the Red Sea, collectors must adhere to high standards of collection and sustainability. This will result in a higher price tag on any fish originating from the Red Sea. As adults they have the potential to reach over 12″.
Diet Requirements: In the wild large angelfish are very omnivorous. A varied diet of algae and proteins in the form of high quality pellets, flakes, and enriched frozen foods are important for best coloration and optimal health. Angelfish specific foods that include sponge are also highly encouraged.
Care Requirements: A minimum 200 gallon tank with 18+ inch width is ideal as a permanent solution for adults. This angel enjoys a variety of rock work, but also should be provided ample swimming space as well. Be sure to note how your Asfur angel is behaving. If your angel is acting shy, pale, skittish, or has irregular appetite, it probably has to do with its environment. If your tank is to open (lacking structure or rock-work), this could be why. Although ample swimming space is important, so is a balance of suitable coverage. Asfur angelfish are not reef safe due to their high drive to nip at nudibranchs, corals, clams, macro algae, and feather dusters. Typically Pomacanthus species are semi-aggressive in nature. Unlike other Pomacanthus species, this species is a bit more timid but the compatability of an Asfur angelfish with other angelfish is still variable. It may best as the only angelfish species in the tank. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.
Purchase Size: Adult Medium: 3″ to 4-1/2″; Large: 4-3/4″ to 5-3/4″
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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