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8:06 PM

Potter'a Anglefish
Centropyge potteri

The Potter's Angelfish, or Potter's Pygmy Angelfish, is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands area, including the Johnston Atoll. The body is a brilliant orange, marbleized with pale to dark blue. The caudal portions of the dorsal and anal fins as well as the caudal fin are a dark blue-black.

The Potter's Angelfish requires at least a 30 gallon, well-established tank with multiple hiding places and live rock for grazing on microalgae. It may attack soft corals and other sessile invertebrates in the reef aquarium.

It is hermaphroditic, difficult to breed, and there are no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate males from females.

The Potter's Angelfish should be offered a variety of foods including Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysid or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.

source: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+1830+1877&aid=1987

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6:30 PM

Gray Angelfish
Pomacanthus arcuatus

The adult Gray Angelfish, which may also be referred to as the Gray Black Angelfish, has a gray body with dusky blue polka-dots and the same dusky blue highlights on the caudal, dorsal, and anal fins. The face is a clear, pale silvery-gray. The juvenile is black with yellow stripes.

The Gray Angelfish is hardy, and can reach a length of 20 inches as an adult. It therefore requires a 125 gallon or larger tank. The tank should contain large amounts of live rock for hiding and grazing. The Gray Angelfish is prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles.

A varied diet should be provided which includes Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, and mysid or frozen shrimp.

source: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+1830+1879&aid=2006

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