{"product_id":"six-band-juvenile-no-online-purchases","title":"Six Band Angelfish Juvenile - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_48295baa45d04e4c\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_0597ef0fed3281cf\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Band Angelfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacanthus sexstriatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Six Band Angelfish, also known as the Sixbar Angelfish, is a large marine angelfish with bold markings and a striking change in appearance as it matures. Best suited to experienced marine aquarists, it requires a spacious, established aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription and Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColouration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adults have a yellowish-brown body with dark vertical bands, a dark head and a contrasting white band behind the eye. Bright blue spots decorate the body and fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e46 cm\u003cspan\u003e in total length. Plan for its full adult size, even when purchasing a small juvenile.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuvenile vs. Adult:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juveniles are dark blue-black with narrow white and blue curved bands. These gradually develop into the adult pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeographic Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Found throughout the tropical western Pacific, including southern Japan, Indonesia, the Solomon Islands and northern Australia, including the Great Barrier Reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inhabits coastal reefs, lagoons and outer reef slopes at depths of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–60 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Juveniles favour sheltered inner reefs, while adults occupy coral-rich areas, either alone or in pairs. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements for the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to difficult; requires experienced care, stable conditions and a varied diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800 litres is a starting point for a medium-sized specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a substantially larger aquarium needed as it approaches its maximum size. Tank length, width and turning space are particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide mature live rock for grazing, secure caves and generous open swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–27°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity (Specific Gravity):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain undetectable ammonia and nitrite, low nitrate and strong oxygenation. Use effective biological filtration, a protein skimmer and regular partial water changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to strong circulation, with sheltered resting areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer marine angelfish preparations containing sponge, supplemented with mysis shrimp, nori and spirulina-based foods. Feed several small meals daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can become territorial, particularly towards other large angelfish. Choose suitably sized tank mates and provide ample space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot reef safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May nip corals, clam mantles and other sessile invertebrates; a fish-only aquarium with live rock is generally the better choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A long-term commitment.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Saltwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67758807220394,"sku":"sw436","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/six-band-juvenile-no-online-purchases","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}