Multicolor Angelfish / Centropyge multicolor
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Centropyge multicolor
COMMON NAME - Multicolor Angelfish
SIZE - 3.5" (9 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet that includes ample amounts of plant material
(prepared frozen foods with Spirulina, and dried sheets of algae).
REEF COMPATIBILITY - Can be belligerent towards other pygmy Angelfishes, Anthias,
Butterflyfishes, and Fairy Wrasses. With caution can be kept with
Dottybacks, Damselfishes, Surgeonfishes, larger Angelfishes, and
less aggressive Triggerfishes. Known to pick at some stony and
soft corals.
CAPTIVE CARE - Has been captive bred and raised. Very sensitive to copper based
medications. Needs plenty of hiding places, and reduced illumination.
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Centropyge multicolor
COMMON NAME - Multicolor Angelfish
SIZE - 3.5" (9 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet that includes ample amounts of plant material
(prepared frozen foods with Spirulina, and dried sheets of algae).
REEF COMPATIBILITY - Can be belligerent towards other pygmy Angelfishes, Anthias,
Butterflyfishes, and Fairy Wrasses. With caution can be kept with
Dottybacks, Damselfishes, Surgeonfishes, larger Angelfishes, and
less aggressive Triggerfishes. Known to pick at some stony and
soft corals.
CAPTIVE CARE - Has been captive bred and raised. Very sensitive to copper based
medications. Needs plenty of hiding places, and reduced illumination.