Multicolor Angelfish Profile

Scientific Name:

Centropyge multicolor

Other Common Names:

None known.

Identification:

Pale peach-orange to yellow. Black speckles on a background of blue highlight an area just behind the eyes. The dorsal and anal fins are blue-black while the caudal fin is yellow. In bright contrast to its other colors, there is a horizontal swatch of silvery-white from mid-body to the caudal fin.

Distribution:

Western and Central Pacific.

Maximum Size:

To 3.5 inches.

Reef Tank Safe:

Yes, with caution. May nip at clam mantles and stony and soft corals. A larger tank may help mitigate damage.

Diet & Feeding:

Should include Spirulina, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysid or frozen shrimp, and other high-quality meaty items.

Characteristics & Compatibility:

This Angelfish is considered to be semi-aggressive, particularly in a smaller tank where its territory is challenged.