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About Whitetail Pygmy Angelfish
Centropyge flavicauda is a small pygmy angelfish with a bright yellow body and the characteristic white or pale tail that gives it its common name. The fish has a rounded body shape typical of the genus, with vertical banding patterns visible on the head and anterior body, and a distinctive pale caudal fin that contrasts sharply with the vibrant yellow coloration of the rest of the body.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance
- Centropyge flavicauda is a small pygmy angelfish with a bright yellow body and the characteristic white or pale tail that gives it its common name. The fish has a rounded body shape typical of the genus, with vertical banding patterns visible on the head and anterior body, and a distinctive pale caudal fin that contrasts sharply with the vibrant yellow coloration of the rest of the body.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Difficulty Level
- The Whitetail Pygmy Angelfish is moderately challenging for reef aquariums. While hardy once acclimated, they require adequate space to establish territory, stable water conditions, and a varied diet to thrive long-term.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank for a single specimen • Maintain temperature range 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Salinity 1.020–1.025 specific gravity • Provide rockwork and caves for shelter and territorial behavior • Feed 1–2 times daily with varied foods including frozen items and algae-based supplements • Monitor for signs of parasites or disease; quarantine new fish before introduction
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet including high-quality flake foods, small pellets, frozen preparations (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and supplemental vegetation such as spirulina or nori. Feed 1-2 times daily in quantities they can consume within a few minutes.
- Max Size
- 2.4
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