Colin's Angelfish (Centropyge colini)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Expert care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Colin's Angelfish is a small, deep-bodied pomacanthid with a predominantly yellow coloration on the head and anterior body, transitioning to darker blue-gray or olive tones posteriorly. The fish displays distinctive dark vertical bands or mottling, and possesses the characteristic rounded body shape typical of the dwarf angelfish genus Centropyge.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and vegetable matter including spirulina and nori. Feed 1-2 times daily in appropriate portion sizes.
Difficulty and care for the Colin's Angelfish
Colin's Angelfish is challenging for most hobbyists due to its small size, deep-water origin, specific habitat requirements, and difficulty acclimating to captive conditions. Success requires careful water quality management and a well-established aquarium.
Common health issues
Ich, marine velvet, poor acclimation, parasitic infection
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, specifically found in the Philippines and Indonesia at depths typically between 40-200 meters.
Log Colin's Angelfish in your reef tank
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