Pearl-Scaled Angelfish (Centropyge vrolikii)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small dwarf angelfish with a distinctive dark body coloration ranging from charcoal to nearly black, with numerous white to pearl-colored spots and scales that give it its common name. The dorsal and anal fins display striking yellow or golden edging. Adults reach approximately 5 inches and have the characteristic angelfish body shape with a single dorsal spine.
Diet and feeding
Offer a varied diet of high-quality pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and frozen brine shrimp. Supplement with sponge-based foods and occasional vegetable matter (spirulina, nori) to support natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Pearl-Scaled Angelfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia to the Philippines and westward through the Indo-Pacific.
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