Centropyge acanthops
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| Species | Centropyge acanthops |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL 45 US Gallons (170.3L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Fireball Angelfish, Orangeback Angelfish, Fireback Angelfish, African Pygmy Angelfish, African Flameback Angelfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A semi-aggressive Angelfish, should not be kept with delicate or shy creatures. May also nip at soft corals.
[edit] Diet
- This Angel should be fed a varied diet of marine algaes, spirulina, mysid shrimp and other foods such as high quality Angelfish pellet/flake foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and grazing provided with live rock is essential for this fish.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- While the body is predominately blue, there is a broad, bright orange to yellow strip from the head along the back to the tip of the dorsal fin. The caudal fin is yellow and slightly transparent. Can be mistaken for Centropyge aurantonotus.
