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***Reef Compatibility Advisory***
COMMON NAME: Coral Beauty
OTHERS: Twospined Angelfish, Dusky Angelfish
SCIENTIFIC: Centropyge bispinosa (Gunther, 1860)
ADULT SIZE: 3.9 in (10cm)
NATURAL LOCATIONS: Indo-Pacific
MINIMUM AQUARIUM SIZE: 30 gal. (114L).
SOCIAL: This fish is one of the least agressive of the Centropyge genus. It will get along well with almost anything, but it will fight if ample space is not provided.
DISTICTIVE CHARACTERISTICS: Golden color surrounded by shades of purple. Amount of each color varies from fish to fish.
DIET: Varied diet, containing Spirulina and marine algae, as well as mysid shrimp and other high-quality meaty foods. Feed 2-3 times daily and, ideally, provide live rock for constant grazing.
REEF AQUARIUM BEHAVIOR: Will nip at large-polyped stony corals, zoanthids, and calm mantles. May also eat soft coral polyps.
CARE IN CAPTIVITY: The Coral Beauty is a very popular species of the Centropyge. It is widely available, hardy, highly compatible, and has a unique gorgeous color scheme. Because it is readily available and popular, it is fairly inexpensive.
(Information provided from a wide range of fish manuals and guides, including web sources)
COMMON NAME: Coral Beauty
OTHERS: Twospined Angelfish, Dusky Angelfish
SCIENTIFIC: Centropyge bispinosa (Gunther, 1860)
ADULT SIZE: 3.9 in (10cm)
NATURAL LOCATIONS: Indo-Pacific
MINIMUM AQUARIUM SIZE: 30 gal. (114L).
SOCIAL: This fish is one of the least agressive of the Centropyge genus. It will get along well with almost anything, but it will fight if ample space is not provided.
DISTICTIVE CHARACTERISTICS: Golden color surrounded by shades of purple. Amount of each color varies from fish to fish.
DIET: Varied diet, containing Spirulina and marine algae, as well as mysid shrimp and other high-quality meaty foods. Feed 2-3 times daily and, ideally, provide live rock for constant grazing.
REEF AQUARIUM BEHAVIOR: Will nip at large-polyped stony corals, zoanthids, and calm mantles. May also eat soft coral polyps.
CARE IN CAPTIVITY: The Coral Beauty is a very popular species of the Centropyge. It is widely available, hardy, highly compatible, and has a unique gorgeous color scheme. Because it is readily available and popular, it is fairly inexpensive.
(Information provided from a wide range of fish manuals and guides, including web sources)
