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.
