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About Midnight Angelfish
The Midnight Angelfish is a small, deep-bodied pygmy angelfish with predominantly black to dark charcoal coloration. A distinctive pale blue or white stripe runs from the mouth through the eye, and similar markings may appear on the dorsal and anal fins. The body shape is characteristic of Centropyge species—compressed laterally with a rounded profile.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Expert
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- The Midnight Angelfish is a deep-water specialist that demands expert-level care. It is sensitive to sudden environmental changes, requires meticulous water quality, and often displays behavioral challenges during acclimation. Success depends on experienced reef keeping and patience.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Max Size
- 5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, specifically found in deep waters from Indonesia eastward through the Philippines and Micronesia, typically at depths exceeding 200 meters.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, and frozen preparations including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped marine vegetation. Feed 1-2 times daily in appropriate portions.
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