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Lemonpeel Angelfish
IntermediateLemonpeel angelfish
Bright lemon-yellow body with blue eye ring. Popular small angelfish. Somewhat feisty but manageable size.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
23〜26℃
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
8-10cm
Diet
Pellets, algae, frozen food
About
The lemonpeel angelfish (Centropyge flavissima) is a dwarf angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae found on coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Its uniformly vivid yellow body accented by electric blue rings around the eyes and blue trim on the pectoral and dorsal fins gives it a pristine, jewel-like appearance. Although superficially similar to the yellow tang, it is distinguished by the distinctive blue ocular ring and body shape. Strongly herbivorous, it grazes readily on algae growing on live rock. It has a tendency to nip at coral polyps, making it a risk in dedicated reef aquariums. Territorial toward conspecifics and related species; solitary keeping is generally recommended. A stable, well-maintained 120-litre or larger aquarium is required for long-term success.
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Basic Info
Origin
Coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
8-10cm
Temperature
23〜26℃
Diet
Pellets, algae, frozen food
Care Guide
Tank
120L+ recommended
Water Quality
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Min. Tank
- 265 L
Semi-aggressiveWith caution
Sources: LiveAquaria
References & Sources
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Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / 環境省 特定動物リスト / 環境省 特定外来生物等一覧
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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