Yellow Pygmy Angel

Latin Name

Centropyge heraldi

Common Name

Yellow Pygmy Angel

Also known as

False Lemonpeel Angel, Heraldi Angel

Fast Facts

The Yellow Pygmy Angelfish is very easy to recognize. It is solid yellow with only a tiny bit of faint black around the eyes and on the fins. As for all members of the genus Centropyge, this species is more likely to acclimate to the tank if there is live rock or some filamentous algae present for it to graze upon. The yellow pygmy angelfish is not as aggressive toward other fish tankmates as some of the other members of the genus, and like the very similar Lemonpeel Pygmy Angel, it is not quite as hardy as most other pygmy angels. Be sure to provide live rock on which it can graze. Do not house with other remotely boisterous fishes. If you keep more than one, make sure to add them simultaneously, and only attempt multiple specimens in a very large tank with plenty of hiding places.

Sizes

Most specimens are around 1.5-3"

Range in Nature

Western and South Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Herbivore, grazer, offer algae and/or sponge based prepared diets and lots of algae.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Generally safe, but like all pygmy angels, may nip at corals, clams, etc.

Availability

Frequently Available

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Yellow Pygmy Angel

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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.