🐠 Asfur Angelfish (Pomacanthus asfur)
Marine Angelfish • Display Species • Coral Grazer • Red Sea Beauty
 
📋 The Asfur Angelfish (Pomacanthus asfur) is one of the most regal and iconic large angelfish, easily identified by its royal blue body, vivid yellow crescent band, and deep purple face and fins. Juveniles display vertical blue and white bars, which gradually transition into the adult’s radiant coloration.
Native to the Red Sea and Arabian coastal reefs, this species thrives in large, stable aquariums with abundant live rock and high-quality filtration. Its commanding presence and slow, graceful swimming make it a true centerpiece species for advanced aquarists.
While not reef safe, the Asfur Angelfish adds dramatic color and movement to FOWLR (Fish-Only-With-Live-Rock) systems, often coexisting well with other large angels and tangs in spacious displays.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Royal coloration: deep blue body with golden crescent band
⚪ Rare Red Sea species: highly prized for its regal look
📏 Large display fish: grows up to 40 cm (16")
✅ Graceful and intelligent: interactive and long-lived
🐠 Ideal for FOWLR aquariums: stunning centerpiece species