Multicolor Angelfish (Centropyge multicolor)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Multicolor Angelfish is a small dwarf angelfish with a vibrant, multi-colored body featuring bright yellow, orange, red, and blue vertical bands and patches. It has a laterally compressed body shape typical of pomacanthids, with a small rounded snout and continuous dorsal and anal fins.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flaked foods, pellets, and frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, frozen algae-based preparations). Supplement with vegetable matter and live food occasionally to maintain health and coloration.
Difficulty and care for the Multicolor Angelfish
Moderately challenging for beginners. Requires stable water conditions, a well-established reef or fish-only tank, and careful monitoring of water quality. Aggression toward conspecifics and some other fish can develop over time.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), parasitic infections, gill disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Indonesia and Philippines eastward through Micronesia and Polynesia, including areas around Samoa and American Samoa.
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