Lemonpeel angelfish

Centropyge flavissima

Família : Pomacanthidae

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A beautiful dwarf angelfish entirely yellow with a blue ring around the eye. Highly prized in reef aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descrição

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

Região :

Coral reefs and shallow lagoons

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH712 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Aquário mín.
150 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
14 cm
Esperança de vida
7 anos
Temperamento
Semi-aggressive, territorial towards conspecifics
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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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