Lemon peel Dwarf Angel ( 7 days for delivery )

About this fish

What is its maximum size?The Lemonpeel Angelfish can grow to approximately 14 cm (5.5 inches) in length, making it one of the larger species of dwarf angelfish commonly kept in marine aquariums.
It is an active swimmer and requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of mature live rock, hiding places and open swimming space. A mature aquarium with abundant natural algae growth is particularly beneficial, as this species spends much of its day grazing.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?The Lemonpeel Angelfish originates from the tropical Indo-Pacific region, with a distribution extending from southern Japan and the western Pacific through to the Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, the Marshall Islands and the Tuamotu Archipelago. It is also found around Christmas Island and parts of the eastern Indian Ocean.
It is commonly exported for the aquarium trade from countries and island regions such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji and other Indo-Pacific locations.
Is it reef compatible?Generally considered reef compatible with caution, although the Lemonpeel Angelfish is one of the more notorious dwarf angelfish for coral nipping.
It is particularly known for picking at LPS corals, soft corals, zoanthids and clam mantles. Some individuals may also nip at SPS corals. Although certain specimens can be maintained successfully in reef aquariums, others can cause considerable damage to corals.
Its behaviour varies between individual fish, and even well-fed specimens may develop a taste for corals. It is therefore important to monitor it carefully after introduction. A fish-only aquarium or a reef aquarium without particularly delicate corals may be a safer option.
What should I feed it?Feed a varied diet consisting primarily of marine algae, spirulina, nori seaweed and high-quality marine angelfish preparations. Enriched frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and other suitable marine preparations can also be offered.
Foods containing sponge material are beneficial as part of a varied diet. The Lemonpeel Angelfish is a natural grazer, so providing mature live rock with plenty of naturally occurring algae is particularly important.
Offer small portions several times throughout the day to support its health, colouration and natural grazing behaviour. A consistent supply of vegetable-based foods is especially important for maintaining its long-term condition.
How many can I keep?Best kept singly in most home aquariums. The Lemonpeel Angelfish can be particularly territorial, especially towards other dwarf angelfish and fish with similar body shapes or colouration.
In the wild, this species can form small harems consisting of one dominant male and several females. However, replicating this behaviour in a home aquarium requires a considerably larger system with plenty of swimming space and separate territories.
Keeping multiple individuals may be possible in very large aquariums, particularly when introduced together, but it is not generally recommended for the average home aquarium. Avoid mixing it with other Centropyge species unless you have considerable space and experience managing aggression. 


How compatible is it with other fish?The Lemonpeel Angelfish can be compatible with a wide range of community marine fish, although it can become quite territorial once established.
Suitable tankmates include tangs, clownfish, wrasses, gobies, blennies, anthias, butterflyfish and other compatible marine species.
Care should be taken when introducing other yellow-coloured fish or species with similar body shapes, as the Lemonpeel may perceive them as competition. It can also become aggressive towards other dwarf angelfish.
Avoid keeping it with particularly timid or easily intimidated fish that may struggle to compete for food or cope with territorial behaviour.
Provide plenty of live rock, caves and hiding places to help reduce aggression and establish separate territories. 


Water parametersTemperature: 24–28°C
pH: 8.1–8.4
Specific gravity: 1.023–1.026
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Keep as low as practical with stable water quality.
Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH