Rare Dwarf Angelfish
They can provide much of the same attraction as the large angels only in a smaller size and hence a smaller system.
Rare dwarf angelfish. The dwarf angelfish is a freshwater aquarium fish from the pterophyllum genus which is often confused with small varieties of saltwater angelfish of the centropyge genus. The problem is that most local stores don t come with too many rare angelfish breeds. While some are more d.
Dwarf angelfish are generally bold in nature. Buying rare angelfish types. The resplendent angelfish centropyge resplendens the resplendent angelfish centropyge resplendens is a tropical angelfish from the southeast atlantic where it is endemic to the ascension islands and st helena spending most of its time in the wild cruising rubble zones from 40 feet to 120 feet in depth the resplendent angelfish is what might be termed a dwarf dwarf angelfish.
One of the most popular is the dwarf pygmy angelfish which is also known as the atlantic pygmy or sometimes the cherub angelfish. Dwarf angelfish graze the reef looking for algae. So what should you do.
They only get to be about 3 inches 8 cm as adults and have an orange or yellow color to the head and throat area. The coral beauty is a favorite dwarf or pygmy angelfish species for hobbyists. Dwarf angelfish dwarf angels like their larger relatives are also magnificent fish.
Angelfish dwarf dwarf angels are among the most colorful and popular of marine angel fish species. They originate from only three freshwater river regions in south america including the amazon river. This fish may occasionally nip at clam mantles and large polyped stony corals particularly if kept in small reef systems.
They are very popular for their bright colors and ease of care. All of these dwarf angelfish are quite beautiful. Growing to about four inches in length these mild tempered fish adapt well to captivity and are compatible with many other species.
The pterophyllum leopoldi or leopold angelfish is the smallest variety in the genus and grows to 4 inches 10. Its brilliant coloring hardiness and low cost makes this species readily available. For that reason they shouldn t be kept together unless they are in male and female pairs.
If the fish has plenty of live rock to pick at and to keep. If you decide to buy some angelfish you ll need to know where to buy rare types as well.