Japanese Pygmy Angelfish, Japanese Angelfish / Centropyge Interruptus

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Japanese Pygmy Angelfish, Japanese Angelfish / Centropyge Interruptus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Centropyge Interruptus

COMMON NAME - Japanese Pygmy Angelfish, Japanese Angelfish

SIZE - 7.5" (19 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal. (284 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet consisting of live Brine shrimp, plant material, and a
good growth of micro algae. Most individuals will accept finely
chopped seafood, frozen preparations, and flake food. Will consume
fecal material of Chromis.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - with caution

CAPTIVE CARE - Only one male to a tank. Somewhat aggressive towards fish with similar
shape and color or compete for same food.
 

Managing real reef risks: Do you pay attention to the dangers in your tank?

  • I pay a lot of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 136 43.0%
  • I pay a bit of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 110 34.8%
  • I pay minimal attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 49 15.5%
  • I pay no attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 16 5.1%
  • Other.

    Votes: 5 1.6%
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