Multicolor Angelfish / Centropyge multicolor

[skinz78]

Multicolor Angelfish / Centropyge multicolor

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Centropyge multicolor

COMMON NAME - Multicolor Angelfish

SIZE - 3.5" (9 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 55 US Gal. (208 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet that includes ample amounts of plant material
(prepared frozen foods with Spirulina, and dried sheets of algae).

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Can be belligerent towards other pygmy Angelfishes, Anthias,
Butterflyfishes, and Fairy Wrasses. With caution can be kept with
Dottybacks, Damselfishes, Surgeonfishes, larger Angelfishes, and
less aggressive Triggerfishes. Known to pick at some stony and
soft corals.

CAPTIVE CARE - Has been captive bred and raised. Very sensitive to copper based
medications. Needs plenty of hiding places, and reduced illumination.

 

[Luisra]

 

[Zionas]

Does anyone have experience with these fish? How do they compare in their durability and temperament when compared to the Flame Angel, Pygmy angels, and the Joculator (the species I am considering). I’d love it if someone can chime in.

 

[lebreef]

I have never kept a Joc, but pretty peaceful compared to the others. I have kept muliticolor twice now and they have been fairly easy and did not bother any other fish/new addition. However, under high light they do change color and darken quite a lot.