Cortez Angel- Adult

Latin Name

Pomcanthus zonipectus

Common Name

Cortez Angel- Adult

Also known as

Cortez Angelfish

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
Large adult specimens are quite rare, and if you want one, you'll need to contact us to get on the waiting list, as big ones are few and far between.

Also see the regular sized "non adult" Cortez Angel, which is what you want unless you have a very large tank.

This species is one of only a few angels found in the tropical eastern Pacific. Being only one of a small number of fish imported from its region, availability of the Cortez Angel is perhaps monthly. Adult Cortez angelfishes are gray-brown overall, with a yellow area behind the head and a yellow band with a dark border. The body becomes darker toward the tail, but the tail itself is yellowish with lighter markings. The scale edges of large adults are darker and provide an interesting "textured" appearance. The Cortez Angel is hardier than most large angels. Adults require a large aquarium with plenty of swimming room. Like all angelfishes, this species should be fed a varied diet, which should include vegetable matter. Only one Cortez angelfish should be kept per tank, and the territorial juveniles of this species should definitely not be housed with the young of the gray (Pomacanthus arcuatus) or French (P. paru) angelfishes, which are similar in color.

Sizes

X-Large/Around 6"-7" (quite rare)
Show/Around 7"-10" (quite rare)

Range in Nature

Sea of Cortez, Central America

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Omnivvore, offer sponge bassed prepared diets and lots of algae.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Not recommended. May eat some soft corals and nip at large Polyped stony corals, zooanthids and clams.

Related Fish

More Angelfish

Availability

X-Large/Rare, Unpredictable Availability
Show/Rare, Unpredictable Availability

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Cortez Angel- Adult

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
X-Large	$249.00
Show	$299.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.