Pygmy (Cherub) Angelfish
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The Pygmy Angelfish is also known as The Cherubfish, Cherub Angelfish, or Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish. It's a stunning blue sapphire with orange highlights on the face.
This Pygmy Angelfish requires a 55-gallon or larger tank, and a tank with numerous hidingand live rocks for eating microalgae. It could nip at large-polyped sea clams as well as stony corals.
The Pygmy Angelfish is a fierce little angelfish, and it's recommended to only have one male in one tank as they could battle to the death. A breeding pair could be kept as the Pygmy Angelfish was raised in an aquarium to great effect.
Food choices for the Pygmy Angelfish should consist of Spirulina and marine algae premium angelfish preparations mysis, frozen shrimp or mysis as well as other meaty products. Feeding three times a day.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1/2" to 1"; Medium: 1" to 2"; Large: 2" to 3"
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Pygmy (Cherub) Angelfish Description
The Cherub Angelfish, the most well-known and smallest of the dwarf and Pygmy Angelfish, is ideally suited for smaller aquariums. It shares the aggressiveness of its cousins, so it's advisable to keep only one per tank. While it generally does not nip at coral or clam mantles, caution is advised when adding it to a reef tank due to its Centropyge nature. Males and females can coexist, with good chances of reproduction; size is the sole indicator of sexuality, with males being larger. Ensure only one male per tank to prevent fatal fights.Diet
They readily consume most prepared and frozen food items. Feeding frozen mysis shrimp and Spirulina algae is recommended, especially in less established aquariums hosting the Cherub Angelfish.Tank Requirements
- Recommend a tank of 55 gallons or larger.
- Provide numerous hiding places and live rock for grazing on microalgae.
- Avoid nipping large-polyped stony corals and clam mantles.
Behavior and Tank Compatibility
- This angelfish exhibits aggression; it's advisable to keep only one male per tank to prevent fatal fights.
- Breeding pairs can successfully cohabit in larger setups.
Feeding Requirements
- Feed a diet of Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items three times daily for optimal health and vigor.
Approximate Purchase Size
- Small: 1/2" to 1"
- Medium: 1" to 2"
- Large: 2" to 3"
Additional Tips
- Monitor tank dynamics closely due to its aggressive nature.
- Successful breeding occurs in captivity with proper care and conditions.
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size
Large, Medium, Small
Units
1
Weight
6 lbs
Dimensions
1 × 1 × 1 in
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