Lemonpeel Angel (Centropyge flavissima)
The Lemonpeel Angel (Centropyge flavissima) should be housed in a 70+ gallon aquarium with plenty of hiding places and rock work for grazing on. They can become territorial and keeping them with other Dwarf Angels can be tricky. For the best chance at success, please add all the Dwarfs you intend to keep at the same time. They are almost always aggressive towards their own species. Lemonpeel Angels are likely to nip at stony and soft corals, sessile invertebrates, and clam mantles. We only recommend Angels from the genus Genicanthus for reef aquariums, though some people successfully keep others with their corals. Their diet should consist of marine algae, spirulina, mysis, brine, and other meaty foods. Their max size is around 6″.
| Specifications |
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| Species: Centropyge flavissima |
| Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons |
| Aggression Level: High (territorial) |
| Diet: Marine algae, spirulina, mysis, brine, meaty foods |
| Max Size: 6 inches |
| Compatibility: Best kept with no other Dwarf Angels; avoid corals and invertebrates |
FAQ
Can Lemonpeel Angels be kept with other fish species?
They are generally compatible with non-angel fish that do not have similar grazing habits or territorial tendencies. However, they are highly aggressive toward other Dwarf Angels and should not be kept with similar species.
What kind of diet do Lemonpeel Angels require?
Their diet should include marine algae, spirulina, mysis, brine, and other meaty foods to ensure proper nutrition and health.
Are Lemonpeel Angels safe for reef tanks?
They are not recommended for reef tanks due to their tendency to nip at corals and invertebrates. Only Genicanthus species are advised for reef environments.
Anthony MacDonald –
I bought this Lemonpeel Angel for my 80-gallon tank, but after a week it started nipping at my soft corals. I had to remove it and reevaluate my tank setup. Not recommended for beginners or reef tanks.
Paul Short –
The fish arrived healthy, but it became aggressive very quickly and attacked another dwarf angel I had. I ended up removing both. Would not recommend keeping multiple angels together.
Nathan Ferguson –
I kept it alone in a large tank with plenty of rockwork. It stayed calm and ate regularly. Just make sure you don’t have any soft corals or invertebrates nearby.
Madeleine Skinner –
This fish damaged my clam mantle within days. I had to replace it. Not suitable for a mixed reef setup.
Olivia Ogden –
After reading the care notes, I kept it in a spacious tank with no other angels. It’s active, eats well, and seems content. Only issue is it doesn’t tolerate other angels.