Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A striking small angelfish with a deep orange-red body contrasting sharply with a blue-violet rear third and blue accent marks on the gill covers and mouth. The body is laterally compressed with a small, rounded head and dorsal fin extending toward the tail. Adults typically reach 5 inches.
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous feeder requiring a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, and frequent offerings of small crustaceans (frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, brine shrimp) and vegetable matter (marine algae, spirulina). Feed 2–3 times daily in small amounts.
Difficulty and care for the Coral Beauty Angelfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa through Indonesia to the Hawaiian Islands and Polynesia. Found on coral reef slopes and drop-offs at depths of 20–200 meters.
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