


Species Profile
Potter's Angelfish
Centropyge potteri
Also known as: Russet Angelfish, Hawaiian Pygmy
Dwarf Angelssemi-aggressive
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
70 gal
Temperature
72–80°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Marine algae sheets, sponge-based pellets, frozen mysis
Notes
Hawaiian endemic with stunning orange-and-blue marbling. Harder to feed than other Centropyge — many specimens won't accept prepared foods initially. Needs a well-established tank with grazing surfaces.
Photo: Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR / Wikimedia Commons · Source · Public domain