Herald's Angelfish (Centropyge herald's)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Centropyge herald is an oval-shaped fish, around 12 cm long. It exhibits a predominantly blue body with yellow dorsal and anal fins. Distinctive white bars run horizontally across its eyes and near its tail.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, zooplankton, small crustaceans (e.g., mysis shrimp)
Difficulty and care for the Herald's Angelfish
Moderate - Herald's Angelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
The Centropyge herald's butterflyfish is primarily found in the western Atlantic Ocean, specifically along the coastlines of the Bahamas, Cuba, and Caribbean Islands at depths ranging from 1 to 60 meters.
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