SIX BARRED ANGEL - large

ANGEL SIX BARRED LARGE Euxiphipops sexstriatus Common Name: Six Bar Angel Description: The Six Bar Angel's body is primarily a light or pale-tan color with dark blue polka-dots covering the entire body. The six stripes that help to make up this fish's appearance include five evenly spaced dark brown stripes and one single white stripe just behind the eye. The caudal fin and the back portion of the anal fin are covered with vibrant sapphire-blue dots. The Six Bar Angel can grow to approximately 12 inches. Recommended Tank Size: A Six Bar Angel should be placed in an aquarium that is able to hold approximately 100 gallons of water. Like many of the other angelfish, the Six Bar Angel enjoys having places to hide so that tank should decorated with large amounts of live rock. Also the waiter in the tank should remain at a temperature of about 75 - 78 degrees Fahrenheit with a pH love between 8.3 and 8.4. Food & Diet: The Six Bar Angel is an omnivore and should be fed at least 3 times a day. A proper diet for this type of fish would consist of items like green, pellets, flakes, marine algae, frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. Level of Care: Moderate Reef Compatibility: Not reef compatible, nibbles on corals and clam mantles.