Dwarf Angelfish Types
Like most angels this fish will nip at stony and soft corals sessile inverts and clams but with caution.
Dwarf angelfish types. The veil or black veil angelfish is a result of over 40 years of selective breeding. Like its names suggests it has a black coloring. A related species centropyge argi cherub angelfish found in the caribbean is smaller and only the front part of its body is yellow.
The most popular are the bicolor cherub pygmy coral beauty and flame angel. Though breeding saltwater dwarf angelfish is difficult as of july 2018 there have been success in breeding 10 species of the smaller angelfish so far. The coral beauty is a favorite dwarf or pygmy angelfish species for hobbyists.
Time will most likely show success with many other species. Fisher s angelfish is usually the only dwarf angelfish in the tank to avoid aggression and territorial issues. This fish may occasionally nip at clam mantles and large polyped stony corals particularly if kept in small reef systems.
The coral beauty angelfish centropyge bispinosus is the second most popular dwarf angelfish in the saltwater aquarium trade second only to the flame angelfish centropyge loriculus. The other species is only found on rare occasions. The three species of tropical freshwater angelfish available for adding to aquariums are pterophyllum leopoldi pterophyllum altum and pterophyllum scalare in a wide variety of colors and markings.
If you choose to buy this type of angelfish be aware that they need at least a 30 gallon fish tank. Pterophyllum leopoldi is sometimes known as the dwarf angelfish these little guys only hit around 4 in length at most and require soft acidic water like the altum angelfish. An amazing looking saltwater angelfish though.
Angelfish dwarf dwarf angels are among the most colorful and popular of marine angel fish species. The fisher s angelfish is a dwarf salt water angel fish. Centropyge loricula flame angelfish one of the most popular but not necessarily one of the easiest of the dwarf angels to keep.
Ask to see them eat and let the store keep them for a few weeks before spending the 40 plus on this fish. They usually come in with saltwater ich or very shortly show signs of it. Dwarf angelfish also tend to have strong personalities and will interact with people by trying to attract their attention when near the aquarium.
Its brilliant coloring hardiness and low cost makes this species readily available. It will thrive in a minimum 55 gallon 210 l aquarium furnished with plenty of hideaways. This is a peaceful even timid dwarf species when faced with other fish but it can be aggressive toward members of its own species.
