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)
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| Range in Nature |
Sea of Cortez, Central America |
| Minimum Aquarium Size |
75 |
| Diet and Feeding |
Omnivvore, offer sponge bassed prepared diets and lots of algae. |
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |
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| 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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| Add to Cart |
Cortez Angel- Adult
| Size |
Price |
Qty. |
Add |
| X-Large |
$249.00 |
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| Show |
$299.00 |
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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.
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