Yellow-Fin Angelfish (Centropyge flavipectoralis)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Yellow-Fin Angelfish is a small, laterally compressed pomacanthid with a dark blue to purple body. It is distinguished by bright yellow coloration on the pectoral fins and a yellow bar across the gill cover, giving rise to its common name. The body is rounded with a small mouth suited to foraging on sponges and tunicates.
Diet and feeding
Offer a varied diet of high-quality angelfish pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and spirulina-based foods. Supplement with dried nori seaweed and occasional live or frozen preparations to encourage natural foraging behavior on small invertebrates.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow-Fin Angelfish
Centropyge flavipectoralis requires moderate care with attention to water quality, diet, and tankmate compatibility. It is hardier than some Centropyge species but still demands a well-established reef aquarium with stable conditions.
Common health issues
Ich, fin rot, parasites, malnutrition if diet is inadequate
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Philippines and Indonesia through Micronesia and Polynesia to the Hawaiian Islands.
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