Six Banded Angelfish
(Pomacanthus sexstriatus)

Description

Majestic Sixbar Angelfish: A Striking Centrepiece for Your Marine Aquarium

Commanding presence and stunning patterns define the Sixbar Angelfish. Watch this impressive species mature through dramatic colour changes, adding unparalleled grandeur to your expansive marine display.

Overview

The Sixbar Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) is renowned for its remarkable transformation from juvenile to adult. Young fish display a captivating black or deep blue body adorned with vertical white and light blue stripes. As they mature, these patterns shift to a creamy or pale tan base with five prominent dark vertical bands and a distinctive white bar behind the eye, all accentuated by vibrant blue spots across their body and fins. These large marine angelfish are often observed solitary or in pairs, sometimes even emitting audible grunting sounds.

Care Level

Due to their eventual size, dietary needs, and semi-aggressive temperament, the Sixbar Angelfish is recommended for advanced aquarists. They thrive best in a fish-only with live rock setup, as adults are known to nip at corals, clams, and tubeworms. Select tankmates carefully; they do well with other large, robust species but can be territorial towards similar-looking fish.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 800 litres is essential for a juvenile, though a significantly larger aquarium (1500+ litres) is highly recommended for an adult Sixbar Angelfish to thrive long-term. Your system should be well-established with ample live rock providing crevices for hiding and grazing. Maintain stable water parameters: pH 8.1–8.4, temperature 24–28°C, and specific gravity 1.020–1.025.

Diet

Sixbar Angelfish are omnivores, requiring a varied diet. Offer high-quality angelfish preparations containing sponge material, spirulina, nori, and meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, krill, and chopped seafood. Frequent, small feedings multiple times a day are crucial for their health and vibrant colouration.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Sixbar Angelfish online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium fish, ethically sourced and meticulously cared for. We ensure responsible shipping practices to minimise stress, bringing you robust specimens ready to thrive in your marine environment. Our commitment to quality means your new large marine angelfish arrives in prime condition.

• Scientific Name: Pomacanthus sexstriatus
• Common Name / Variant: Sixbar Angelfish
• Maximum Size: 46 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• Lifespan: 15+ years (potentially over 40 years)
• Swimming Zone: Mid to Bottom

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