{"id":3598,"date":"2026-02-16T23:29:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/cortez-angelfish-pomacanthus-zonipectus\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:31:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:31:22","slug":"cortez-angelfish-pomacanthus-zonipectus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=cortez-angelfish-pomacanthus-zonipectus","title":{"rendered":"Cortez Angelfish Pomacanthus Zonipectus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"161\">Cortez Angelfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"159\">Pomacanthus zonipectus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"446\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"176\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\" \/>The Cortez Angelfish is a bold and colorful species, with juveniles displaying vibrant blue and white stripes that mature into adults with olive, yellow, and electric blue accents. Hardy and striking, it makes an impressive centerpiece in large saltwater aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"459\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"462\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"501\">Eastern Pacific Ocean<\/strong>, particularly the <strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"586\">Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, and Central American coasts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"757\"><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"603\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 requires a varied diet of <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"754\">marine angelfish formulas, sponge-based foods, algae, spirulina, mysis, brine shrimp, and chopped seafood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"955\"><strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"774\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"821\">large, robust marine fish<\/strong> such as tangs, wrasses, and groupers. Avoid housing with small, timid fish or other large angelfish unless in a very spacious tank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"972\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\" \/><strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"994\">Semi-aggressive<\/strong> \u2014 can be territorial, especially as it matures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1170\"><strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1067\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1108\">advanced aquarists<\/strong>, requiring a large, mature marine system and a varied diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1195\"><strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1193\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<li data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1234\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1232\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1254\">\n<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1254\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1252\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1284\">\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1284\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1282\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1324\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1322\">220+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1448\">Colorful and hardy, the <strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1370\">Cortez Angelfish<\/strong> is an excellent choice for experienced marine keepers with large aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cortez Angelfish \u2013 Pomacanthus zonipectus Overview:The Cortez Angelfish is a bold and colorful species, with juveniles displaying vibrant blue and white stripes that mature into adults with olive, yellow, and electric blue accents. Hardy and striking, it makes an impressive centerpiece in large saltwater aquariums. 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