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About Golden-spotted Angelfish
A small dwarf angelfish with a bright yellow body and distinctive blue-ringed spots or "eye-spots" covering the head, body, and dorsal fin. The mouth and gill plates may display orange-yellow coloration. The body is disc-shaped and laterally compressed, typical of the genus Centropyge.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- In captivity, offer a varied diet including high-quality omnivore pellets, dried seaweed (nori), frozen mysis shrimp, and spirulina-based foods. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions. This species naturally feeds on algae, small crustaceans, and sponges on the reef.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa through Indonesia to the Philippines and Great Barrier Reef. Found on coral reef slopes and rubble areas at depths of 20–100 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Appearance
- A small dwarf angelfish with a bright yellow body and distinctive blue-ringed spots or "eye-spots" covering the head, body, and dorsal fin. The mouth and gill plates may display orange-yellow coloration. The body is disc-shaped and laterally compressed, typical of the genus Centropyge.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections (ich, velvet), bacterial infections, malnutrition if diet lacks variety
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. While hardy and adaptable once established, they require excellent water quality, a varied diet, and careful tank mates to avoid aggression. Susceptible to parasites if stressed.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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