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Yellowface Angelfish Aquarium Care Guide

Centropyge flavifrons

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Keeping Yellowface Angelfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish. May be aggressive towards other dwarf angelfish or similar-looking species. Best kept as a single specimen or a confirmed pair in a sufficiently large tank.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet including spirulina, marine algae, mysis shrimp, and other high-quality angelfish preparations is crucial for its health and coloration. Good water quality and stable parameters are essential.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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