Coral Beauty Angel - Centropyge bispinosa
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The Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa), also known as the Bispinosa Angel, is a small and colorful marine fish admired for its vibrant purple-blue body with orange highlights. Hardy and adaptable, this dwarf angelfish is a popular choice for reef aquariums, providing color and personality to established tanks.
Common Name: Coral Beauty Angelfish, Bispinosa Angel
Scientific Name: Centropyge bispinosa
Family: Pomacanthidae
Size: Up to 4 inches (10 cm)
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Reef Safe: With Caution
Native Region: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines, typically inhabiting coral-rich reef slopes and lagoons.
Tank Size: Minimum of 50 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate/Decor: Live rock with plenty of hiding spots; provide grazing surfaces covered in algae.
• Diet: Omnivorous—feeds on algae, spirulina, and meaty foods like mysis shrimp and finely chopped seafood.
• Behavior: Semi-aggressive; may nip at corals, particularly soft and small-polyped species, so monitor in reef tanks.
• Tankmates: Compatible with most semi-aggressive species; avoid pairing with other dwarf angelfish in smaller aquariums.
• Care Notes: Benefits from regular feeding of algae and plant-based foods to maintain coloration and overall health.