Pygmy (Cherub) Angelfish (Centropyge argi)

Quick Stats:
Care Level ? Moderate | Temperament ? Semi-aggressive | Color Form ? Blue, Orange | Diet ? Omnivore | Reef Compatible ? With Caution | Water Conditions ? sg 1.020?1.025, 72?78? F, dKH 8?12, pH 8.1?8.4 | Max. Size ? 3″ | Family ? Pomacanthidae | Minimum Tank Size ? 55 gallons | Compatibility ? View Chart

Overview
Did you know that this specimen ships from our Affordabalequaria? Wisconsin Facility, home of our popular Diver’s Den? WYSIWYG Store and our Affordabalequaria? Certified Captive Grown Corals (CCGC)? What that means is that you can rest assured knowing this specimen received the highest level of care from our experienced and professional Affordabalequaria? staff!
PLUS, hobbyists that use our Affordabalequaria? Professional Reef Salt have the added benefit knowing marine species shipped from our Affordabalequaria? Wisconsin Facility share the same water parameters. In other words, if you use our Professional Reef Salt, marine species shipped from our Wisconsin Facility will acclimate and transition to your home aquarium with less stress to set the foundation for longer term success. The Pygmy Angelfish is also called the Cherubfish, Cherub Angelfish, or Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish. It is a brilliant sapphire-blue with orange highlights to the face.

The Pygmy Angelfish requires a 55 gallon or larger tank with numerous hiding places and live rock for grazing on microalgae. It may nip at large-polyped stony corals and clam mantles.

The Pygmy Angelfish is an aggressive little angelfish, so it is best to never have more than one male per tank, since they may fight to the death. A breeding pair may be kept, and the Pygmy Angelfish has been bred in an aquarium with success.

The diet of the Pygmy Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. Feed three times daily.

Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4″ to 2″