{"product_id":"french-angelfish-pomacanthus-paru","title":"French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69669d38-b160-832b-93c3-fa1d888e285b-7\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69669d38-b160-832b-93c3-fa1d888e285b-7\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69669d38-b160-832b-93c3-fa1d888e285b-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-190\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6438a55e-ce13-4320-b370-09c2469c383f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"82\"\u003ePomacanthus paru\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eFrench Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most iconic and commanding large angelfish in the marine aquarium world. Revered for its intelligence, imposing adult size, and regal transformation with age, mature specimens develop a deep velvety charcoal body overlaid with metallic gold-edged scales that create an intricate lattice pattern across the entire fish. Combined with electric blue facial accents and powerful finnage, the result is a presence that feels more architectural than ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eNative to the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, the French Angelfish has long been regarded as a prestige centerpiece species among serious marine collectors. Large, flawless adults in particular possess an unmistakable authority in the aquarium, moving with deliberate confidence and often developing highly interactive behavior toward their environment and keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eWhat separates collector-grade specimens is scale quality, body depth, facial coloration, and overall condition. Thick-bodied individuals with uninterrupted gold lattice definition, clean finnage, and confident feeding response command significantly greater desirability than younger or poorly conditioned specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eUnlike many angelfish valued purely for coloration, \u003cem data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003ePomacanthus paru\u003c\/em\u003e gains prestige through maturity. Fully developed adults carry a visual gravitas that transforms them from attractive fish into true centerpiece acquisitions for luxury fish-only and predator systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eCollector’s Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eLarge adult French Angelfish in pristine condition are considered cornerstone specimens within elite marine collections. Their combination of intelligence, imposing scale, and mature metallic patterning has secured their status as one of the definitive display angelfish in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2869\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; strong lighting enhances metallic scale edging and facial coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; thrives in stable, well-oxygenated environments\u003cbr data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to upper water column with extensive rockwork for grazing and shelter\u003cbr data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2153\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F (24–27°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0265 SG (35 PPT)\u003cbr data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 dKH\u003cbr data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous with sponge-based requirements; requires a varied diet including angelfish preparations, marine algae, sponge matter, and meaty frozen foods\u003cbr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive to aggressive; may become territorial toward other large angelfish or similarly shaped fish\u003cbr data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 40 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced – requires a very large aquarium, strong filtration, and stable water quality\u003cbr data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef-safe with caution; may nip at corals, clam mantles, and sessile invertebrates—best suited for luxury fish-only or carefully managed large reef systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reeflections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48813082476801,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-18at18.16BackgroundRemoved.32.png?v=1779113812","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/french-angelfish-pomacanthus-paru","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}