Species Profile
Lemonpeel Angelfish
Centropyge flavissima
Also known as: Yellow Angelfish
Dwarf Angelssemi-aggressive
Adult size
5.5″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Marine algae sheets, sponge-based pellets, frozen mysis
Notes
Solid lemon-yellow body with electric blue eye rings — striking but a notorious coral-nipper. Larger and pushier than other Centropyge; needs a 55gal+. Best in FOWLR builds.
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