Purple Mask Angelfish (Centropyge venusta)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Expert care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Purple Mask Angelfish is a small, laterally compressed pomacanthid with a distinctive deep purple facial mask extending around the eyes and snout. The body is primarily yellow-orange with purple-edged scales creating a reticulated pattern, and the dorsal and anal fins display purple coloration with yellow margins.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small crustaceans (copepods, amphipods), finely chopped mysis shrimp, and spirulina-enriched foods. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions; this species benefits from continuous grazing on live rock and pod-enriched systems.
Difficulty and care for the Purple Mask Angelfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet), bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies, starvation in new tank setups
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found at depths of 40–200 meters in coral reef environments.
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