How difficult is it to keep Purplemask Angelfish?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the ideal temperature for Purplemask Angelfish?

The ideal temperature for Purplemask Angelfish is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Purplemask Angelfish get?

Purplemask Angelfish typically reaches Up to about 12cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Purplemask Angelfish?

The price of Purplemask Angelfish varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Purplemask Angelfish

Q: What should I feed Purplemask Angelfish?

Purplemask Angelfish feeds on: Live foods at first, then frozen mysis and shrimp, spirulina and marine algae, pellets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Advanced

Paracentropyge venusta

A dwarf angel split between yellow on the lower front and deep violet-blue from the nape over the back and tail. Native to the Ryukyu and Izu Islands, it hangs upside down on cave ceilings. Hard to wean onto foods, so a demanding species.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

22〜26℃

Size

Up to about 12cm

Diet

Live foods at first, then frozen mysis and shrimp, spirulina and marine algae, pellets

About

The Purplemask Angelfish (Paracentropyge venusta) is a dwarf angelfish found in the western Pacific from the Ryukyu and Izu Islands of southern Japan to Taiwan and northern Luzon in the Philippines. It reaches 12cm total length. The two-tone pattern is yellow on the lower front of the body and around the snout, with blue spreading from the nape over the dorsal fin, rear body and tail; the anal and pelvic fins are yellow with blue margins, and the balance of colours varies between individuals. It lives at 10-40m in caves and under overhangs, typically hanging upside down beneath the ceiling, singly, in pairs or small groups. Its wild diet is unknown, and in captivity it often requires live foods at first. It is rare and expensive in the trade, but has been bred and reared in captivity. Provide 265L or more with plenty of live rock and hiding places. Shy when introduced, it becomes bolder toward similarly shaped fish as it grows. It may nip invertebrates and clam mantles, so use caution in reef tanks. The feeding challenge makes it an expert-level species.

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