Multicolor Angelfish - Centropyge multicolor

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Multicolor Angelfish

Scientific Name

Centropyge multicolor

Reef Compatible

With Caution

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Semi-aggressive

Min. Tank Size

30 gallons

Mature Size

3.5 inches

Diet

Omnivore

Range

Marshall Island, Central Pacific

Size Class

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Species Description

At one time, the Multicolor Angelfish was thought to be extremely rare. It is now collected more often and more economically making it somewhat of a staple in the industry. It is a deep water species of Angelfish which will do best in low light aquariums. It is not a very good reef tank candidate anyway as it will spend a great amount of time grazing on coral if present. Many people have had success raising them in moderately lit reef tanks where mushrooms and polyps were the only corals being kept. The Multicolor Angelfish is very shy and needs plenty of live rock to hide in order to make it feel comfortable. It should only be housed in peaceful community tanks and it is best to have it be the only dwarf Angelfish in the aquarium. Unlike others in its genus, it seems to be very sensitive copper based medications. Freshwater dipping is a better choice for parasite control.