Lemonpeel Angelfish

• ExerciseHigh

  A busy, energetic swimmer — keep plenty of open swimming room.

• GroomingAttentive tank care

  Sensitive to water quality — stay on top of testing and maintenance.

• Living spaceNano-tank friendly

  Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.

• Owner experienceFor experienced owners

  Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• Commitment5–12 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Ich (white spot) · Fin rot · Parasites

The Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissima) inhabits the Pacific and reaches about 12-14 cm. Uniform bright yellow with blue eye-rings and fin margins, it is a beautiful but active grazer that needs a mature system with plenty of natural algae to thrive. House in a 190-litre (50-gallon) or larger tank rich in live rock and algae growth, at 24-26C, salinity 1.024-1.026, pH 8.1-8.4. A varied herbivore-leaning diet of marine algae, spirulina, nori, and mysis keeps its color vivid and prevents deficiency. It is one of the more coral-nipping dwarf angels, so it is best considered reef-safe with caution in tanks with prized corals or clams. Keep a single specimen and add it to an established tank.

• How active is a Lemonpeel Angelfish?

  High. A busy, energetic swimmer — keep plenty of open swimming room.

• How much maintenance does a Lemonpeel Angelfish need?

  Attentive tank care. Sensitive to water quality — stay on top of testing and maintenance.

• What tank size does a Lemonpeel Angelfish need?

  Nano-tank friendly. Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.

• Is a Lemonpeel Angelfish a good fit for first-time owners?

  For experienced owners. Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• How long do Lemonpeel Angelfish live?

  5–12 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.

• What health issues affect the Lemonpeel Angelfish?

  Keep an eye out for Ich (white spot), Fin rot, Parasites. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.

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