Golden Angelfish Aquarium Care Guide
Centropyge aurantia
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive fish. Can be territorial towards conspecifics or similar-looking dwarf angelfish, especially in smaller tanks. Best kept singly or as a proven pair.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for hiding and grazing. A varied diet including high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and spirulina is essential. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial for its health. Prone to shyness and stress if not provided with adequate hiding places.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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