Asfur Angel

The Asfur angelfish, also known as the Arabian or Crescent angelfish (Pomacanthus asfur), is a popular saltwater fish with a distinctive dark blue/purple body, black face, yellow tail, and a prominent yellow crescent bisecting the body vertically. 

Appearance: 

• Body: Dark blue/purple with a black face.
• Crescent: A prominent yellow crescent-shaped band bisects the body vertically.
• Tail: Bright yellow tail fin.
• Fins: Elongated dorsal and anal fins with filaments that trail behind the fish.
• Size: Can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) in length. 

Behavior and Care: 

• Temperament:
  Generally peaceful, but can become territorial as they mature. 
  
• Diet:
  Omnivorous, feeding on a variety of marine pellets, flake foods, and frozen offerings like brine, mysis, and spirulina. 
  
• Tank Compatibility:
  Can be kept with other peaceful species like Powder Blue Tangs, Blueface Angelfish, Naso Tangs, and Yellowtail Blue Damsels. 
  
• Aquarium Requirements:
  Requires a large aquarium (minimum 125 gallons) with ample hiding spots and space. 
  
• Water Conditions:
  Prefers water temperature of 72-79°F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, and pH 8.1-8.4. 
  
• Origin:
  Found in the western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea and the Gulf of Ade
• Hermaphroditic: All Angelfish are hermaphroditic. 

• Juveniles:
  Juvenile Asfur Angelfish have a white mid-band that develops into a brilliant yellow or gold when adult. 
  
• Aggression:
  Asfur Angelfish can be aggressive towards their own species, especially when competing for food or hiding places. 
  
• Reef Compatibility:
  While generally considered reef-compatible, they may nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles.