Halfblack Angelfish (Centropyge vrolikii)
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Halfblack Angelfish
Halfblack Angelfish
Centropyge vrolikii
265 Litres (70 US G.)
7.6-12.7cm (3-5 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-7 years
Family
Pomacanthidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Halfblack Angelfish, Pearlscale Angelfish
Additional scientific names
- Holacanthus vrolikii
Origin[edit]
- Christmas Island, and Bali to the Marshall Islands,south to Lord Howe Island, as well as Southern japan, and Tonga
Sexing[edit]
- There are no visual differences between male and females. As with all saltwater angelfishes, they are born females, and become males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily
Environment specifics[edit]
- Reef tank, if it has only hard corals
Behaviour[edit]
- Peaceful
Identification[edit]
- Pale tan or light brown becoming blackish on the posterior third of the body and the adjacent fins. Scales on the light portion with white centres. The edge of the gill opening, and the base of the pectoral fins orange. The rear portion of the dorsal and anal fins, and the caudal fin with submarginal narrow blue line.
- Will hybridize with the Lemonpeel Angelfish, and Blacktail Angelfish.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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