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COMMON NAME: Golden Angelfish
OTHERS: None
SCIENTIFIC: Centropyge aurantia (Randall & Wass, 1974)
ADULT SIZE: 3.9 in (10cm)
NATURAL LOCATIONS: Western and South Pacific
MINIMUM AQUARIUM SIZE: 55 gal. (208L).
SOCIAL: Will be aggressive to members of its own genus (Centropyge), as well as toward fishes with similar shape or behavior. This fish will also desire lots of places to hide in the live rock.
DISTICTIVE CHARACTERISTICS: A dark golden color with lighter gold striping. Fins and edges are clear with thin black stripes.
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. This fish will also benefit from microalgae growth.
REEF AQUARIUM BEHAVIOR: Will nip at all stony corals, but will leave most soft corals alone. The possible exception being Xenia.
CARE IN CAPTIVITY: The Golden Angel is one of the most prized of the Centropyge. It is also rare to see in Aquaria trade because it is extremely difficult to capture. (recently some individuals have failed to survive more than a month; likely due to cyanide exposure.)
PERSONAL NOTE: This is one of the most gorgeous of the Centropyge. It is highly prized. Because of its rare status, one can expect to spend at least $150USD for a small to moderate sized fish. A larger one can cost lots more.
(Information provided from a wide range of fish manuals and guides, including web sources)
COMMON NAME: Golden Angelfish
OTHERS: None
SCIENTIFIC: Centropyge aurantia (Randall & Wass, 1974)
ADULT SIZE: 3.9 in (10cm)
NATURAL LOCATIONS: Western and South Pacific
MINIMUM AQUARIUM SIZE: 55 gal. (208L).
SOCIAL: Will be aggressive to members of its own genus (Centropyge), as well as toward fishes with similar shape or behavior. This fish will also desire lots of places to hide in the live rock.
DISTICTIVE CHARACTERISTICS: A dark golden color with lighter gold striping. Fins and edges are clear with thin black stripes.
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. This fish will also benefit from microalgae growth.
REEF AQUARIUM BEHAVIOR: Will nip at all stony corals, but will leave most soft corals alone. The possible exception being Xenia.
CARE IN CAPTIVITY: The Golden Angel is one of the most prized of the Centropyge. It is also rare to see in Aquaria trade because it is extremely difficult to capture. (recently some individuals have failed to survive more than a month; likely due to cyanide exposure.)
PERSONAL NOTE: This is one of the most gorgeous of the Centropyge. It is highly prized. Because of its rare status, one can expect to spend at least $150USD for a small to moderate sized fish. A larger one can cost lots more.
(Information provided from a wide range of fish manuals and guides, including web sources)
