Multibar Pygmy Angelfish (Centropyge multispinis)
Centropyge multispinis
Origin: Indian Ocean, Red Sea
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 5-7
- Swimming Level
- mid
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Omnivore; spirulina, enriched frozen foods, algae preparations
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; territorial toward other dwarf angelfish
About
The Multibar Pygmy Angelfish presents a refined, understated beauty with a dusky brown body overlaid with numerous thin dark vertical bars and electric blue highlights along the dorsal and anal fins. Found in the Indian Ocean from the Red Sea to Sri Lanka, it is less commonly encountered in the trade than Pacific dwarf angelfish. A mature reef aquarium with abundant live rock and natural microalgae growth is essential for its long-term health.
Care Guide
Provide a well-established aquarium with extensive live rock offering both grazing opportunities and hiding spaces. Feed a varied diet including enriched frozen foods, spirulina, and algae-based preparations. May nip at large-polyp stony corals in reef settings; monitor carefully.
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