Dwarf Pygmy Coral Beauty Angelfish
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 coral beauty s bold colors deep royal blue highlighted with an iridescent orange to yellow small size to 4 easy care general hardiness and reasonable price make it a great beginner fish for a less.
Dwarf pygmy coral beauty angelfish. The coral beauty angelfish centropyge bispinosa is a dwarf marine angelfish that only reaches about 4 inches 10 cm. The coral beauty angelfish is one of the easiest angels to care for. Updated august 4 2019 author.
I had a buddy who had to remove his because it ate his coral. Cherubfish pygmy angelfish atlantic pygmy angel care level. Comments very attractive fish.
72 f 82 f 22 c 28 c specific gravity. Max size 9cm 3 5 aquarium compatibility reef with caution. Up to 3 inches 8 cm life span.
Coral beauty dwarf angelfish cocos pygmy dwarf angelfish. 8 12 origin habitat. The rusty angelfish is the less colorful cousin of the coral beauty.
Centropyge argi common names. 5 years maybe longer ph. This fish may occasionally nip at clam mantles and large polyped stony corals particularly if kept in small reef systems.
Most are popular and readily available to their color size and pricing. Appearance dark purple body with vivid orange vertical bars through mid section. Its brilliant coloring hardiness and low cost makes this species readily available.
Location widely distributed throughout the south pacific. Some individuals have a dark purplish blue body with yellow to red stripes and usually an electric blue rim. Name colin s blue back pygmy angelfish.
Found in deeper waters of the western atlantic gulf of mexico. 8 1 8 4 temperature. The coral beauty is a favorite dwarf or pygmy angelfish species for hobbyists.
45g i would look at pygmy or coral beauty. Common name coral beauty angelfish. Scientific name centropyge bispinosa.
1 020 1 025 carbonate hardness dkh. The coral beauty is commonly available and is relatively inexpensive when compared to other saltwater fish. Min aquaria volume 120l.
Fa was in 55 and had to remove nasty little bugger. That being said not all fish are the same some are just a holes some nice some crave coral some don t it s hit or miss with the angelfish but i do know five other people with a flame angel and none of them have had problems either. Never had personal experience with pygmy my cb was in a 75 and now have one in a 55 fowlr.
Mike fishlore admin social media. My coral beauty never touched a coral. Origin indo pacific oceans.
Scientific name centropyge colini. Coral beauty angelfish centropyge bispinosa. Size ranges between 1 inch and 3 inches.
