Centropyge flavissima - Tank Bred

The Centropyge flavissima, also known as the Lemonpeel dwarf angelfish, is a stunning addition to any marine aquarium. This tank-bred variant is captive-bred, making the animal...

The Centropyge flavissima, also known as the Lemonpeel dwarf angelfish, is a stunning addition to any marine aquarium. This tank-bred variant is captive-bred, meaning the animal is accustomed to aquarium conditions and has a better chance of survival than wild-caught specimens. With its bright yellow color and striking blue accents, the Centropyge flavissima is a real eye-catcher. This dwarf angelfish is relatively peaceful and can coexist well with other fish, provided the aquarium is large enough and there are sufficient hiding places. Thanks to captive breeding, this fish is generally more robust, healthier, and less susceptible to disease. This makes the Centropyge flavissima - Tank Bred a responsible and sustainable choice for the serious marine aquarist who wants to bring their colorful reef to life.

Features

• Bred in captivity (tank bred), therefore stronger and healthier than wild-caught
• Striking lemon-yellow color with blue accents around the eyes and fins
• Grows to approximately 10-12 cm
• Relatively peaceful, suitable for mixed community aquariums
• Suitable for aquariums of 200 liters or more with sufficient hiding places.
• Food: accepts dry food, frozen food, and algae
• Contributes to a responsible and sustainable aquarium through captive breeding

Care

• Keep the water temperature between 24 and 26°C and the salinity at 1.022-1.025
• Provide sufficient live rock and hiding places to prevent stress.
• Feed a varied diet with high-quality dry food, frozen food, and spirulina.
• Be careful when placing them in aquariums with corals, as the fish may sometimes nibble on polyps.
• Regular water changes and stable water quality are essential
• Introduce this fish last to existing groups to minimize territorial behavior.