Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)

[dakar]

Was actually thinking about adding interesting Holey Rock if I could get a hold of some pics of what it looks like when it ages. Due to it's density, I would put LR in the sump for filtration.

I'd imagine after time it would end up like any other rock in tank, covered in coraline.... Is there something special about this rock that's gotten you so intrigued?

Got a pic of it to share?

[dsfdbutterfly]

I have one! Something I can help you with. Although I don't know what it is you would like to know. I've had mine for a couple years. I've just started keeping dates on when I get things and stuff so don't have exact on this one. Got him/her when it was real young. It was only about an 2" long. He is now doing his change and I'm seeing pretty yellow comming through. I can try to post a pic later. He is now about 5" long.

Let me know what questions you have and I will see if I can answer them.

Angie

[seahorsedreams]

Let me know what questions you have and I will see if I can answer them.

I guess first off...... Does yours hide? You'll have to fill me in on how the transition goes... I hear they can frequently get caught in this stage. Do you know if they get "caught" if there is any way to encourage them to complete the transition? I have a sorts of literature on them like Scott Michael's Angelfishes & Butterflyfishes book.... but am looking for more "personal" experiences.

[seahorsedreams]

Got a pic of it to share?

Their interesting HUGE freestanding shapes are sucking me in. I can picture the fish swimming through the rock.

[Sweetpea]

That is some really interesting rock! I will keep in in mind for the next tank I set up (just don't tell my husband I'm already planning another...)!!! :p

[marinefiend]

The one I have hides a lot and I cannot get a good shot of him.

He is on the right hand side hiding in underside of the giant hole and he never comes out when I am in front of the tank.

The love to eat brains and other types of LPS.

Ahmmm... quoting the fishy bible the Pocket Guide to Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael

Feed a varied diet of spirulina and marine algae as well as mysid shrimp or frozen shrimp at least 3 times daily(a bit much)

And will nip at large-polyp stoney corals. Love to nip at softies like Xenia and tridacnid clam mantles.

Best kept in a aquarium larger than 135 Gallon as this fish will grow to be 15 inches.

Hope that helps you out a little more.

[seahorsedreams]

The one I have hides a lot and I cannot get a good shot of him.

He is on the right hand side hiding in underside of the giant hole and he never comes out when I am in front of the tank

Why is he hiding? What other fish do you have in the tank? How long have you had him?

These guys aren't typically known for hiding are they?

[marinefiend]

I have a few other fishes

Sixline Wrasse
Mimic Surgeonfish(Juv)
Vlamingi Surgeonfish(Juv)
Naso Tang(Orangespine Unicornfish)(Juv)
Kole Tang
Hippo Tang

and of course everyones fav
Synchiropu splendidus - Green Dragonet(Striped Madarin)

A few snails and a few blue leg hermits and a cleaner shrimp.

I jusy think that he is shy or like to play peek a boo.

LOL they are hiders when they are small and I have had him for a month now.

Why is he hiding? What other fish do you have in the tank? How long have you had him?

These guys aren't typically known for hiding are they?