Cherub angelfish
Centropyge argi
Familie : Pomacanthidae
FischMeerwasserangelfish
A small dwarf angelfish blue and yellow, very active and colorful. Ideal for modest-sized reef aquariums.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
Centropyge argi is one of the smallest angelfish, reaching only 10 cm. Its body is bright blue with a yellow head and caudal fin. It originates from Western Atlantic reefs, where it lives in small groups. In aquariums, it is hardy and adapts well, but can be territorial towards other dwarf angels. It needs hiding spots and a diet rich in algae.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs and rocky areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
3/5
Ernährung
Pflanzenfresser
Min. Aquarium
100 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
10 cm
Lebenserwartung
6 Jahre
Wesen
Semi-aggressive, can be territorial
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Tank of at least 100 L with live rock for grazing. Stable water, low nitrates. Diet: algae, spirulina, small crustaceans. Can be kept in pairs or groups in a larger tank.