Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – algae-based diet, marine pellets, frozen mysis, nori
Aquarium species profile
Lemonpeel Angelfish
Centropyge flavissima · Pacific Ocean (widespread)
Minimum tank70 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Most reef fish; not other dwarf angels
Tank mates to avoid
Corals, clams, other Centropyge angels, small passive fish
Care notes
Solid bright yellow with electric blue eye ring. Tendency to nip corals (LPS, SPS) and clam mantles. Less reef-safe than other dwarf angels.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.