Species Profile
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosa
Also known as: Two-Spined Angelfish
Dwarf Angelssemi-aggressive
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
40 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 4″ over ~1 year. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Marine algae sheets, sponge-based pellets, frozen mysis
Notes
Deep purple body with iridescent orange flanks. Hardiest of the dwarf angels and a beginner-friendly choice — but a coral-nipping gamble. Often leaves corals alone in well-fed tanks, sometimes doesn't.
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