Al Bahar Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The Blue Ring or Blue-Ringed Angelfish is also known as the Annularis Angelfish and the Blue King Angelfish. It is a good candidate for intermediate marine aquarists. The Blue Ring originates in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans from Sri Lank to the Philippines. It can be found lurking among caves and hidden areas in coral reefs from 5m to 30m in depth. Scientific Name: Pomacanthus annularis Family: Pomacanthidae Temperature: 22 - 26 C; 72 - 79 F pH 8.1 - 8.4 dH 8 - 12 Specific gravity 1.020 - 1.025 Size: 30 cm; 12 inches Breeding: Egg Scatterer Life Span: 25 years Compatibility: Does well in a Fish Only tank. They should not be kept with other Angels and only one should be kept per tank. Suitable tank mates include Butterflies, Tangs and Wrasses

Country of Origin : India