dwarf angelfish

[di0nysus]

i would really love to own one but i hear they will pick at your corals...? just how reef safe are they and would a 29 g be a good size for one?

 

[SALTY WATERS]

Which kind of Dwarf angel?

All angels are a gamble in a reef system and prone to nip at your coral. Dwarfs are sometimes a little more managable but still a risk.

and a 29g is do able, but not optimal for a small dwarf ie Flame, coral beauty, rusty ect. that reach only 4" apprx.

 

[Lorna]

A pygmy angel only gets to about 2 1/2 inches and is perfect for a 29g (I say that as I have one in my 29g) He is a model citizen, I have never seen him nip anything other than chase the clarkii that chases him.....he is always out in the open and a great colourful addition.

 

[di0nysus]

i thought all dwarf angelfish were referred to as pygmy....?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Pygmy angelfish refers specifically to Centropyge argi (also called the Cherub angelfish). They are really nice, dark purple body with an orange face, and only get up to about 2.5".

 

[Lorna]

Great little fish.....the flameback is a close relative and some think it may be the same genus just a different colouration.