Lemonpeel Angel

Description

Lemonpeel Angelfish

Centropyge flavissima

Origin: Western Pacific – Marshall Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Northern Australia

Size: Up to 12 cm

Reef Compatibility:

• Small Fish Safe: ✅ Yes
• Invert Safe: ✅ Yes
• Coral Safe: ⚠️ With Caution – may nip at LPS, SPS, and clam mantles

Diet: Omnivore – grazes on algae and sponges; accepts nori, spirulina, frozen mysis, and marine pellets.

Care Level: Moderate

Aggression: Semi-aggressive – can be territorial, especially toward other dwarf angels.

Captive-Bred Available: ✅ Yes (limited availability)

Notes:

The Lemonpeel Angelfish is instantly recognisable by its bright yellow body and electric blue eye ring. It thrives in mature reef aquariums with abundant rockwork for grazing and hiding. While generally reef-safe, some individuals may pick at corals or clams, so monitoring is recommended. Best kept singly or in a bonded pair; avoid other dwarf angels in smaller tanks.

Why We Like It:

Bright, hardy, and full of personality, the Lemonpeel Angelfish adds bold colour and activity to the reef. Its constant grazing helps control algae, while its vivid appearance makes it a standout display fish.