Bluefin Angelfish
(Centropyge multispinis)
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Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Lighting: High
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 6″
Color Form: Black, Blue
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Sri Lanka
Family: Pomacanthidae
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Swim Level: All

The Bluefin Angelfish is also referred to as the Dusky Angelfish*, Dusky Cherub, Manyspined Angelfish, Multi-spined Angelfish, and Black Angelfish. It is a blackish-blue “dusky” color, with lighter blue marbling on the dorsal, caudal, and anal fins; and a thin, sapphire-blue outline on the anal and caudal fins.

A minimum of a 30 gallon tank with lots of hiding places and live rock for grazing will provide a good environment. The smaller the environment, the more aggressive the Bluefin Angelfish will be. Not a good reef dweller, the Bluefin Angelfish is prone to nip at sessile invertebrates.

It is hermaphroditic, very difficult to breed in an aquarium, and has no distinguishable differences in color between male to female.

The diet of the Bluefin Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty fare.

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Banded Multifasciatus Angelfish
(Centropyge multifasciatus)
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Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 5″
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Fiji, Indo-Pacific, Vanuatu
Family: Pomacanthidae

The Banded Multifasciatus Angel, also known as the Many Banded Angelfish and Multibarred Angelfish, has individual black and yellow vertical bands arranged in an “every other” fashion, with a thin stripe of white bordering each black band. The tail is white to yellow with small black speckles. A juvenile can be distinguished by a blue eyespot at the back of the dorsal fin.

The Banded Multifasciatus Angel requires a minimum tank size of 40 gallons with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. This angelfish is best kept as the only species member in a tank. Not a good reef dweller, the Many Banded Angelfish is prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles.

The Banded Multifasciatus Angel, like other dwarf angels, are hermaphroditic, difficult to breed, and indistinguishable in color variations from male to female.

The Banded Multifasciatus Angel can be a finicky eater; it prefers a variety of small meaty items, angelfish and herbivore preparations, and live sponges. These eating habits and the trait of becoming somewhat territorial upon acclimatization, make this a challenging fish to keep.

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Golden Angelfish
(Centropyge aurantius)
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Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 4″
Color Form: Orange, Red, Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Vanuatu
Family: Pomacanthidae

The Golden Angel, also known as the Aurinatus Angelfish or Aurinatus Angelfish. This hard to find species is cryptic in nature, making them both difficult to acquire and a prized fish in the hobby. This species is identified by its velvet looking burnt orange/red coloration with thin, broken yellow vertical bars running along each side of the body.

The Golden Angel requires a minimum tank size of 50 gallons with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. This angelfish is best kept as the only dwarf angel in a tank. It will adjust rapidly if it is introduced as one of the first fish in a well-established aquarium, or if it is introduced and maintained with very peaceful tankmates. Often maintained by hobbyists in the reef aquarium, caution should be used if there is an abundance of LPS and SPS coral in the tank. This species has been known to nip at these corals as well as Xenia corals. In most cases the fish will not damage these corals, but rather just irritate them.

The Golden Angel, like other dwarf angels, are hermaphroditic, difficult to breed, and indistinguishable in color variations from male to female.

The Golden Angel prefers a variety of small meaty items, angelfish and herbivore preparations, and live sponges.

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Lemonpeel Halfblack Hybrid Angelfish
(Centropyge flavissima x C. vroliki)
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Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 6″
Color Form: Black, Blue, Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Fiji, Vanuatu
Family: Pomacanthidae
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Swim Level: All

The Lemonpeel Halfblack Hybrid Angelfish originates in the Solomon Islands, and is a cross between a Lemonpeel and Halfblack angelfish. These angels resemble the Lemonpeel angelfish, but have a black tail and rear section of the body that is also adorned with blue dots. These angels are a rare find in the industry and will make a great addition to the aquarium of the avid marine collector.

The Lemonpeel Halfblack Hybrid Angelfish requires a 30-gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places and large amounts of live rock to graze on the microalgae growth. It is very prone to nip at small-polyped stony corals and clam mantles. It is best not to keep these Angelfish with fish of the same genera.

The diet of the Lemonpeel Halfblack Hybrid Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. This angelfish requires more algae and seaweed in its diet than most angels.

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Pygmy Cherub Angelfish
(Centropyge argi)
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Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 3″
Color Form: Blue, Orange
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Caribbean
Family: Pomacanthidae

The Pygmy Angelfish is also called the Cherubfish, Cherub Angelfish, or Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish. It is a brilliant sapphire-blue with orange highlights to the face.

The Pygmy Angelfish requires a 30 gallon or larger tank with numerous hiding places and live rock for grazing on microalgae. It may nip at large-polyped stony corals and clam mantles.

The Pygmy Angelfish is an aggressive little angelfish, so it is best to never have more than one male per tank, since they may fight to the death. A breeding pair may be kept, and the Pygmy Angelfish has been bred in an aquarium with success.

The diet of the Pygmy Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. Feed three times daily.

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