Species description

Care, breeding and tankmates

Fish profile

Temperament

Peaceful

They are boldly curious and relatively peaceful. They actively patrol their established territories. Newcomers might experience brief, mild aggression.

Diet

Omnivore

They graze constantly on natural algae. Offer high-quality spirulina and mysis shrimp. Live rock is essential for daily foraging.

Sex ratio

Group

They are protogynous hermaphrodites born female. Keep them singly or as a pair. Dominant females will transition to males.

Feeding frequency

Twice daily

Three small daily meals are ideal. Frequent feeding mimics natural continuous grazing. Well-fed angels rarely nip at corals.

Bioload

Medium

Coral beauties have a moderate marine bioload. Efficient protein skimming manages their waste well. Regular maintenance keeps nitrate levels completely safe.

Flow

Strong

They appreciate moderate to strong currents. Turbulent flow mimics natural reef crests. Good circulation ensures high oxygen levels.

Jump risk

No

Reproduction

Oviparous

They are pelagic dusk broadcast spawners. Captive breeding is extremely challenging currently. Microscopic larvae require specialized live plankton.

Compatibility & tankmates

Territorial

They are generally peaceful reef inhabitants. Caution is advised with fleshy LPS corals. They mix well with dissimilar fish shapes.

Tank level

All levels

This species predominantly occupies the middle and lower zones of the marine aquarium, closely associating itself with the reef structure. The Coral beauty angelfish spends a vast majority of its day actively darting in and out of the crevices and caves within the live rock, grazing on microalgae. They rarely swim out in the open upper water column unless it is feeding time or the aquarium is exceptionally peaceful and devoid of large predators. Providing an extensive network of live rock is crucial to satisfy their instinctual need for continuous foraging and immediate cover.