Coral Beauty Angelfish care

Centropyge bispinosa · Saltwater · Intermediate level care

A pretty, hardy dwarf angelfish that picks at algae.

Smallest tank70 gallons

Adult size4 inches

Temperature75 to 80°F

pH8.1 to 8.4

GroupFine on its own

TemperamentSemi aggressive

SwimsAll levels

Lives7 to 10 years

Watch for: It can nip some corals and clams, and it is bossy toward other dwarf angels.

Feeding

Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish. Marine pellets, spirulina, nori, frozen mysis.

Claims a territory and guards it.

Fish that pass every check with Coral Beauty Angelfish in a 140 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.

What size tank does a Coral Beauty Angelfish need?

At least 70 gallons. Adults grow to about 4 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.

What temperature does a Coral Beauty Angelfish like?

75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 8.1 to 8.4. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.

How many Coral Beauty Angelfish should I keep together?

One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.

What do Coral Beauty Angelfish eat?

Marine pellets, spirulina, nori, frozen mysis. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish.

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