Lemonpeel angelfish
Centropyge flavissima
Family : Pomacanthidae
A beautiful dwarf angelfish entirely yellow with a blue ring around the eye. Highly prized in reef aquariums.
Description
Centropyge flavissima is a dwarf angelfish with a bright yellow body, blue margins on the dorsal and anal fins, and a characteristic blue ring around the eye. It reaches about 14 cm. It is found on Indo-Pacific reefs, often in small groups. In aquariums, it is active and requires a well-established tank with live rock for grazing. It can be sensitive to water quality changes.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs and shallow lagoons
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Tank of at least 150 L with live rock and hiding spots. Very stable water, nitrates <10 ppm. Varied diet: algae, spirulina, mysis, brine shrimp. Avoid soft corals as it may nip.
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