Golden Pygmy Angelfish
| Latin Name |
Centropyge aurantia, Centropyge aurantius |
| Common Name |
Golden Pygmy Angelfish |
| Also known as |
Golden Angelfish |
| Fast Facts |
One of the most distinctive, as well as cryptic members of the genus, the Golden Pygmy spends most of its time searching for sponges underneath rocks, and is seldom far from cover. Attempt this fish only in a reef tank where it has plenty of rock to graze on. Quarantine tanks, copper treatment, or anything but complete luxury spell death for this finicky fish. Can do well, but only if it goes directly into an ideal reef tank, never quarantine this fish-- they do not tolerate it. Do not house with any remotely boisterous tankmates. A relatively recent find, the Golden Pygmy appeared in the trade only in the mid 90's, we provided the first specimens that appeared on a magazine cover.
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| Sizes |
This fish is usually around 2.5"
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| Range in Nature |
Western and South Pacific |
| Minimum Aquarium Size |
55 |
| Diet and Feeding |
Herbivore, grazer, offer algae and/or sponge based prepared diets and lots of algae. |
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility |
Generally poses no significant problem, but like any pygmy angel, may nip at large polyped stony corals, zooanthids and clams |
| Related Fish |
Atlantic Pygmy Angel,
Bicolor Pygmy Angel,
Bluefin Pygmy Angelfish,
Colini Pygmy Angel,
Coral Beauty Pygmy Angel,
Easter Island Pygmy Angel,
Eibli Pygmy Angel,
Fisher's Pygmy Angel,
Flame Angel,
Flameback Pygmy Angel- African,
Flameback Pygmy Angel- Brazilian,
Half Black Pygmy Angel,
Hotumatua Pygmy Angel,
Hybrid Pygmy Angel,
Japanese Pygmy Angel,
Joculator Pygmy Angel,
Lemonpeel Pygmy Angel,
Melas Angel,
Midnight Pygmy Angel,
Multicolor Pygmy Angel,
Pacific Pygmy Angel,
Potters Angel,
Rusty Pygmy Angel,
Yellow Pygmy Angel,
More Angelfish |
| Availability |
Semi Regularly Available
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| Add to Cart |
Golden Pygmy Angelfish SALE!
| Price |
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| $149.00 (reg. $159.00) |
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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