Dusky angelfish (Centropyge multispinis)
450,00 EGP
Facts
Latin name | Centropyge multispinis – (Playfair, 1867) |
Local name | Dusky angelfish |
Family | Pomacanthidae – Centropyge |
Origin | East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, Indonesia, Central/West Pacific |
Max length | 14 cm (5,5″) |
As aquarium fish
Minimum volume | 300 l (79 gal) |
Hardiness | Average |
Suitable for aquarium | Suitable with care |
Reef safe | Not reef safe |
Aggressiveness | Mostly peaceful but might be aggressive towards similar species |
Feed
Recommended | Microalgea (Eg. spirulina) |
Mostly | Large polyp stone coral (LPS) Other invertebrates Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…) Soft coral |
Maybee | Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori) Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods…) |
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Description
Beware of
Can nibble at clams |
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This species sometimes nibbles at clams including Tridacna species. |
Keep in mind
Well established aquarium with algae |
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These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones. If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina. |
Hiding places |
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This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium. |
Hermaphroditic |
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This species can change gender from female to male. When a male is needed, a female changes sex and takes on the role. |
Corals suitable for an aquarium with Angelfish |
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It can be a challenge to keep corals together with Angelfish, since the latter eat most soft corals and LPS. Especially Zoathus are swiftly eaten by the larger species. It is however possible to build up a mixed coral aquarium with Angelfish. If some of the following corals are choosen there is a good chance the Angelfish will leave them alone; Hammer corals, Bubble corals, Star polyps, Disc anemones and others. |
Tips for keeping Angelfish |
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It is possible to keep various different sizes of Angelfish in the same aquarium, but it means that one must choose species with care and that the conditions in the tank are optimum. Here are some suggestions to increase the chances of success: Choice of species Order of introduction Space 100 gal (400 liters): Several small Angelfish (<15cm) can live together. 240 gal (900 liters): Several medium Angelfish (< 20cm) can live together. 400 gal (1500 liters): Several large Angelfish (<25cm) can live together. Food and water quality |
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Size | S, M, L |
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