Care Level: Relatively Easy Adult Size: 11.8in pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3 Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026 Origin/Habitat: Circumtropical Temperament/Behaviour: Relatively Aggressive Compatible Tank mates: Triggers, Angels, Surgeonfish. Diet: Varied diet of meaty foods, including chopped shrimp, squid, clams, enriched krill, and fish – as well as preparations designed for herbivores. Tank Size For Adult: 75 gal (284l) Narrative: Not recommended for the reef aquarium. This popular species makes a comical and personable pet. It quickly learns to associate its keeper with food and will come out and “beg” whenever the aquarist is near. Can be hand-fed, but beware: its jaws can deliver a painful bite. May nip fishes in its tank and may attempt to consume smaller, active fishes. May be kept in pairs or groups. This species is nocturnal and may spend most of the day hiding under a ledge or in a crevice. Like other puffers in general, it is prone to ich; be prepared to treat these outbreaks. May need deworming. Refrain from provoking its well-known ability to inflate, as air can become trapped in the alimentary tract. Do not try to catch it with a net: the puffer may inflate and be difficult to extract.
Common Names: Flagfin Angelfish (Threespot Angelfish)
Care Level: Difficult
Adult Size: 9.8in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Indo-Pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Moderately peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Damsels, Gobies, Blennies, Triggerfishes.
Diet: Difficult to feed. This is a sponge-eater that often fails to adapt to aquarium fare. Try feeding it sponge-containing frozen angelfish rations, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp as well as plentiful plant material, including marine algae and frozen preparations for herbivores.
Tank Size For Adult: 100gal (379l)
Narrative: Not recommended for the reef aquarium. May nip at sessile invertebrates, including stony and soft corals, and clam mantles. This beautiful fish usually fares poorly in the home aquarium. Chances of keeping it successfully are increase in a reef-type system with plenty of invertebrate-encrusted live rock. Younger specimens tend to acclimate better, and individuals from areas other than the Philippines tend to have greater rates of survival. It is usually not overly aggressive toward unrelated species, but may fight with close relatives. Only one should be housed per tank. Can be quite shy at first and should have a choice of hiding places.
Compatible Tank mates: Damsels, Gobies, Blennies, Triggerfishes.
Diet: Varie diet, including meaty foods, marine algae, and occasional meals of frozen, sponge-containing preparations for angelfishes.
Tank Size For Adult: 75gal (284l)
Narrative: Not recommended for the reef aquarium. May nip at sessile invertebrates, including stony and soft corals, and clam mantles. Although its colour is somewhat subdued, this is a great aquarium species that readily acclimates to captive conditions. Sponges form a large part of its natural diet, but it can be switched rather easily to another aquarium fare. This species can be aggressive toward closely related forms or fishes introduced after it is established, and will prove too boisterous for a peaceful community tank. Keep only one specimen per aquarium.
Common Names: Cherub Angelfish (Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish)
Care Level: Easy
Adult Size: 3.1in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Tropical Western Atlantic
Temperament/Behaviour: Aggressive
Compatible Tank mates: Damsels, Gobies, Blennies, Triggerfishes.
Diet: Varied diet, including frozen preparations that contain marine or Spirulina algae, as well as mysis shrimp and/or finely shave fresh or frozen shrimp.
Tank Size For Adult: 30gal (114l)
Narrative: Not recommended for the reef aquarium. Will occasionally nip at large-polyped stony corals, some soft corals, and clam mantles. Tiny, but feisty. This vividly coloured Angelfish is hardy, interesting, and will spawn into the home aquarium. Beware, though – once settled into an aquarium, it can become tyrant that will harass more-docile fishes and even kill other pygmy angelfishes, especially in a smaller tank. A male and female, or two or more females, can be kept together as long as the tank is large enough (at least 50gal) and they are introduced simultaneously. Males, on the other hand, will fight, often to the death, if kept in the same aquarium.
Common Names: Golden Angelfish (Golden Pygmy Angel)
Care Level: Intermediate
Adult Size: 3.9
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Western and South pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Gobies, Blennies, Clownfishes, Cardinalfishes.
Diet: Varied diet, including vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis shrimp, and frozen preparations for herbivores. Keep in a well-established tank with microalgae growth.
Tank Size For Adult: 55gal (208l)
Narrative: Not recommended for the reef aquarium. May nip at both large-polyped and small-polyped stony corals. Will not bother most soft corals, with the possible exception of Xenia. This is a lovely fish with a cryptic nature, making it difficult to catch and somewhat of a prize in the aquarium trade. Unfortunately, some specimens are captured with drugs, and the quality of individuals available to hobbyist’s varies greatly. Some readily acclimate and thrive, but many die within 2-4 months possible due to the damage resulting from cyanide exposure. Place in a well-establishes tank with ample live rock for grazing and shelter. Keep with less-aggressive tankmates and other Centropyge species.
Common Names: Bicolor Angelfish (Oriole Angelfish, Blue-and-Gold Angel, Pacific Rock Beauty Angel)
Care Level: Intermediate
Adult Size: 5.9
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Indo-West-Pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Relatively Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Gobies, Blennies, Clownfishes, Cardinalfishes.
Diet: Varied diet, including frozen preparations that contain Spirulina algae, as well as mysis shrimp and/or finely shaved fresh or frozen shrimp.
Tank Size For Adult: 55gal (208l)
Narrative: Add with caution to a reef aquarium; will often nip large-polyped stony corals, soft corals, zoanthids, and tridacnid clams. Once thought to be difficult to keep alive in captivity, this beautiful species can do very well if it was net-collected (cyanide-affected specimens are, fortunately, becoming less common) and if kept in a system furnished with live rock, which affords constant grazing opportunities. It is not overly aggressive toward other fishes, and more than one individual can be kept in a medium-sized tank if all are added simultaneously.
Common Names: Coral Beauty (Twospined Angelfish, Dusky Angelfish
Care Level: Relatively easy
Adult Size: 3.9in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Indo- Pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Moderately Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Gobies, Blennies, Clownfishes, Cardinalfishes.
Diet: Varied diet, containing Spirulina and marine algae, as well as mysis shrimp and other high-quality meaty fare.
Tank Size For Adult: 30gal (114l)
Narrative: Add with caution to a reef aquarium, will occasionally nip at large-polyped stony corals and clam mantles. This is a popular member of the genus Centropyge, and for good reasons: it is hardy, brilliantly coloured, readily available, and inexpensive. It is typically not as aggressive as many of the other members of the genus, but individuals may assert their dominance in smaller aquariums, especially after they have become established. The larger the reef tank, the less likely the fish is to keep picking at a particular sessile invertebrate until it is irreparably damaged.
Common Names: Eibl’s Angelfish (Orangelined Angelfish)
Care Level: Relatively easy
Adult Size: 3.9in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Indo- West-Pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Moderately Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Gobies, Blennies, Clownfishes, Cardinalfishes.
Diet: Varied diet, containing Spirulina and marine algae, as well as mysis shrimp and other high-quality meaty fare.
Tank Size For Adult: 30gal (114l)
Narrative: Add with caution to a reef aquarium; will occasionally nip at large-polyped stony corals and tridacnid clam mantles. May also eat some soft coral polyps and nip at zoanthids. A lovely fish that typically adapts quickly to aquarium living, if provided with ample hiding places and relatively peaceful tankmates. Will do best in a tank with live rock and abundant microalgae growth. It is one of the larger dwarf angelfishes, and although not terribly pugnacious, it may display aggression toward smaller fishes, especially in more-confined quarters. Sometimes cross-breeds with C Vroliki; the resulting progeny occasionally appear in aquarium stores..
Common Names: Fisher’s Angelfish Care Level: Relatively easy
Adult Size: 2.4in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Atoll
Temperament/Behaviour: Moderately Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Gobies, Blennies, Clownfishes, Cardinalfishes.
Diet: Varied diet, containing Spirulina and marine algae, as well as mysis shrimp and other high-quality meaty fare.
Tank Size For Adult: 30gal (114l)
Narrative: Add with caution to a reef aquarium. May nip at large-polyped stony corals and tridacnid clam mantles. May also eat some soft coral polyps and nip at zoanthids. This smaller angelfish is a good choice for the community aquarium. It frequents areas with coral rubble in its natural environment, and will spend much of its time peering from a hiding place or dashing from one reef crevice to another. Feeds heavily on diatoms growing on the aquarium glass, rock, or other décor. Can be aggressive toward docile tankmates in a smaller aquarium, but is less pugnacious than many of its relatives.
Common Names: Lemonpeel Angelfish Care Level: Relatively difficult
Adult Size: 5.5in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Indo-Pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Moderately Aggressive
Compatible Tank mates: Gobies, Blennies, Clownfishes, Cardinalfishes.
Diet: Varied diet, containing Spirulina and marine algae, as well as mysis shrimp and other high-quality meaty fare.
Tank Size For Adult: 55gal (208l)
Narrative: Not suitable for the reef aquarium. Notorious for nipping large-polyped stony corals and tridacnid clam mantles. May also eat some soft coral polyps and nip at zoanthids. With its brilliant yellow colouration and blue-fringed eyes, this is a fish many aquarists would like to keep, but it is not on e of the most durable members of the genus. Will usually do best in an aquarium aquascaped with live rock or that has profuse microalgae growth. It can become aggressive once it has become established, especially toward other members of its genus. It is possible to keep a pair (male-female) or even a trio (one male-two females) in a larger tank with plenty of hiding places. Hybrids of this fish and C. vroliki are sometimes available.
