French angelfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 30 cm. The largest on record measured 41.1 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 6 Pomacanthus species on LumaReef: 28 cm (Bluegirdle Angelfish) to 46 cm (Sixband Angelfish).

French angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 300 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Gallery tank or larger.

French angelfish water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pomacanthidae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

French angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Emperor angelfish, Queen angelfish, and Picasso triggerfish.

French angelfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 3 to 100 m down. Deeper than most Pomacanthus on LumaReef (3–40 m).

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French angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

Slow, dignified and curious; the type that comes to the glass to watch.

The French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 3 and 100 m deep. Adults grow to about 30 cm; the largest on record measured 41.1 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 300 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 30 cm
Smallest tank: 300 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Nips corals

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litresToo small
Living room180 cm · 650 litresToo small
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litresToo small
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres24 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along56 species

and 32 more species

Caution43 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 41.1 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

3 m100 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilyPomacanthidae
GenusPomacanthus
SpeciesPomacanthus paru
Described byBloch, 1787

In other languages

German: Franzosen-Kaiserfisch
Spanish: Gallineta negra
French: Poisson-ange français
Italian: Pesce angelo dei Caraibi
Dutch: Franse keizersvis
Russian: Французский ангел
Japanese: キホシヤッコ

Quick answers

French angelfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 30 cm. The largest on record measured 41.1 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 6 Pomacanthus species on LumaReef: 28 cm (Bluegirdle Angelfish) to 46 cm (Sixband Angelfish).
French angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 300 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Gallery tank or larger.
French angelfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pomacanthidae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
French angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Emperor angelfish, Queen angelfish, and Picasso triggerfish.
French angelfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
French angelfish and corals: is it reef safe?: No, it may nip at corals.
French angelfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 3 to 100 m down. Deeper than most Pomacanthus on LumaReef (3–40 m).