Coral Beauty

Centropyge bispinosa

A hardy dwarf angel glowing orange at the centre and deep royal purple at the edges.

A semi-aggressive saltwater fish that grows to 10 cm, lives in the middle of the tank and needs 24–27 °C, pH 8.0–8.4 and an aquarium of at least 120 L.

Care at a glance

Water

Saltwater

Temperature

24–27 °C (75–81 °F)

pH

8.0–8.4

Adult size

10 cm (3.9 in)

Aquarium

120 L or bigger (32 US gal)

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Group size

Fine on its own

Swims

Middle

Diet

Omnivore

Wild home

Indo-Pacific reefs

Good to know

• Coral nipper. Picks at corals, so it is no friend of a reef tank.
• Hardy. Tolerates less-than-perfect water. Great for beginners.

Tank mates

Good company: Banggai Cardinalfish, Firefish Goby, Flame Hawkfish, Golden Dwarf Moray, Green Chromis, Harlequin Shrimp, Mandarin Dragonet, Neon Goby, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Yellow Watchman Goby.

Eaten by: Clown Triggerfish, Lantern Anglerfish, Lionfish, Snowflake Moray.

Attacked by: Clown Triggerfish.

Colours

• Classic uncommon

The care values are the ones Aquarius uses, based on how these animals live. Tank mates follow the game's rules: water type, temperature and pH, who can swallow whom, fin nipping, temperament and territory.