Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissimus)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, vibrant pomacanthid angelfish with a bright yellow body coloration and distinctive electric blue ring around the eye and blue markings on the gill cover and dorsal fin base. The body is disc-shaped with a blunt snout and small mouth typical of the genus Centropyge.
Diet and feeding
Feed a mixed omnivorous diet including high-quality marine flakes or pellets, algae-based preparations (nori, spirulina), and small prepared foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Lemonpeel Angelfish
Moderate - Lemonpeel Angelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, velvet disease, lateral line erosion, poor coloration under inadequate diet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines eastward to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in coral reef environments at depths of 5–200 meters throughout this range.
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