Atlantic Pygmy Angel
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[edit] Atlantic Pygmy Angel, Cherub Pygmy AngelScientific Name Centropyge argi Max. Size: 3 inches (7.5 cm) Tank Size: 30 gallons Aggression: semi-aggresive Hardiness: very hardy Reef-Safe: usually, but they will sometimes nip at corals and clams causing damage. They seem to be one of the more reef safe of the dwarf angels. Available as captive-bred: occasionally |
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Physical Description
Deep blue coloration with orange or yellow on the face. Electric blue edge to the dorsal and anal fins.
Distribution
Caribbean
Taxonomic Stuff
- Family:Pomacanthidae
- Genus: Centropyge
- Species: argi
Behavior
An active fish that will swim at all levels in the tank. Lots of caves and hiding places will be appreciated as these fish like to swim in and out of the rockwork.
Feeding
They are omnivorous browsers that feed mostly on algae but also eat meaty foods too. They feed all day by taking little nips at LR. They will also nip at corals and clams but don't usually do any damage. The tank should have some patches of hair (filamentous) algae. Provide algae supplements as well as meaty foods like mysis shrimp, fish mush, cyclopeeze, brine shrimp etc. Prepared foods made for angelfish are good too.
Breeding
They are known to breed in captivity.
Social Structure
Keep only one male per tank. Pairs or trios may be kept in larger tanks.
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Additional Notes
They can be very aggressive to fish of similar body shape and other dwarf angels.
