Centropyge flavissima
Common Names: True Lemonpeel Angelfish
Place Of Origin: True Lemonpeel Angelfish
Diet: Omnivore
Temperament: Moderate Aggression
Reef Compatibility: Moderate Danger to Reef, Eats Coral
Level of Care: Moderate
Minimum Size Aquarium: 30+
Maximum Size: 6 Inches
Lemon peel Angelfish are favorites among the Dwarf Angelfish variety because of their deep yellow body color and the electric blue highlights around its eyes, lips, gills, and fins. This species is commonly referred to as the True Lemon peel Angelfish due to a close similarity with another that lacks the blue highlights. Lemon peel Angelfish frequently graze on live rock and stony coral while also feeding on algae and small growth to supplement the meaty diet recommended by enthusiasts. Do not be alarmed if it refuses to take plant food sources, it may just be full. Centropyge flavissima are found around Fiji in water temperatures ranging from 72-78°F, mature up to 6 inches and enjoy playful tank mates to chase them.
It is not recommended to keep other Lemon peel Angelfish in the same 30-gallon minimum aquarium because they are prone to being inter-species aggressive. The Lemon peel Angelfish requires a moderate level of care to minimize damage to reef structures and stress level if housed with similar sized species. If provided with ample shelter to hide when spooked, plenty of algae growth to snack on and friends to chase and be chased, the Lemon peel Angelfish can live up to eight years and provide a lifetime of memorable antics.
Lemonpeel Angelfish are favorites among the Dwarf Angelfish variety because of their deep yellow body color and the electric blue highlights around its eyes, lips, gills, and fins. This species is commonly referred to as the True Lemonpeel Angelfish due to a close similarity with another that lacks the blue highlights. Lemonpeel Angelfish frequently graze on live rock and stony coral while also feeding on algae and small growth to supplement the meaty diet recommended by enthusiasts. Do not be alarmed if it refuses to take plant food sources, it may just be full. Centropyge flavissima are found around Fiji in water temperatures ranging from 72-78°F, mature up to 6 inches and enjoy playful tank mates to chase them.
It is not recommended to keep other Lemonpeel Angelfish in the same 30-gallon minimum aquarium because they are prone to being inter-species aggressive. The Lemonpeel Angelfish requires a moderate level of care to minimize damage to reef structures and stress level if housed with similar sized species. If provided with ample shelter to hide when spooked, plenty of algae growth to snack on and friends to chase and be chased, the Lemonpeel Angelfish can live up to eight years and provide a lifetime of memorable antics.