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Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)


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    seahorsedreams - Reefkeeper Registered User
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    Default Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)

    Does/has anybody kept one?
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    Are you thinking about getting one?
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    dakar - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Not here, though not for the lack of want... we walked away from a healthy pair of juveniles offered for $60... realized what I'd done and went back for them the next day and they were long gone... sold at 2x the price. They are just so awesome, I'd love to see them as they change colors and patterns.

    From my readings alone, in a reef tank they are typical of all Angels, 50/50 shot of being or not being coral munchers.
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    seahorsedreams - Reefkeeper Registered User
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    Quote Originally Posted by AuntKaren View Post
    Are you thinking about getting one?
    Ya, we are thinking about it.

    Instead of turning the 240 gallon into a reef we thought maybe it would be a cool FOWLR.

    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.
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    dakar - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Quote Originally Posted by seahorsedreams View Post
    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?
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    dsfdbutterfly - Reefkeeper Registered User
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    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.

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    marinefiend - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    I got one as well. Let me know what type of info your looking for as well.

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    seahorsedreams - Reefkeeper Registered User
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    Quote Originally Posted by dakar View Post
    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.
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    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


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    marinefiend - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    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.

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