Cherub Angelfish, Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish

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Cherub Angelfish

Scientific Name

Centropyge argi

Reef Compatible

With Caution

Care Level

Beginner

Disposition

Semi-aggressive

Min. Tank Size

24 gallons

Mature Size

3 inches

Diet

Omnivore

Range

Tropical Western Atlantic

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish

Species Description

By far the most popular as well the smallest of the dwarf-dwarf or pygmy Angelfish, the Cherub Angelfish is very well suited for the smaller aquarium. It shares the same aggression level as its cousins the African and Brazilian Flameback Angelfish so one per tank, please. It is not known for nipping at coral or clam mantles but caution is advised when adding this fish to a reef tank as it is still a Centropyge Angelfish. If a male and female are kept in the same tank together, chances are this species will breed successfully. The problem of course is obtaining a breeding pair as there is no difference in appearance between males and females. Size becomes the only indicator of sex with males being the larger of the two. Be careful that two males do not end up in the aquarium together because they will fight to the death.

Diet

Will readily accept most frozen and prepared foods. It is best to feed frozen mysis shrimp and spirulina algae if the Cherub Angelfish is not kept in a well established aquarium.

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Cherub Angelfish, 1"-2", Caribbean

$69.99

*	Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.

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