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Emperor angelfish — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Emperor angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

FishSaltwater

Care level: Demanding
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef safe: No
Minimum tank: 1,000 L
Maximum size: 40 cm
Temperature: 24–27 °C
pH: 8–8.4
Diet: Omnivore

Good to know

Outgrows most home tanks
Territorial
Needs a mature, stable tank

Best not combined with

Koran angelfishPomacanthus semicirculatus

Related species

Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

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