Pygmy Pacific Angel Small

Angel Pygmy Pacific Small Centropyge flavicauda Common Name: Pygmy Pacific Angel Description: The Pygmy Pacific Angel is very small and ranges from approximately 1 - 1 1/2 inches. It's body is dark blue in color and it has a pale yellow or nearly whitish tail. Pygmy Pacific Angel are considered very fast swimmers are also known to grow very quickly. Although, these fish are considered to be rather small, it is important to not that males are slightly bigger than female Pygmy Pacific Angel. Recommended Tank Size: Because the Pygmy Pacific Angel are smaller in size, it is recommended that they should live in a smaller aquarium one that is able to hold a minimum of 24 gallons. The temperature of the water in the tank should be be 72 - 78 degrees Fahrenheit with a pH level of approximately 8.1 - 8.4. A tank decorated with live or decorative rocks with open passages would be ideal for these quick little swimmers. It is recommended to only keep Pygmy Pacific Angel in a tank together, and if possible to start out with only a male and female or a male only of this species. Food & Diet: The Pygmy Pacific Angel is considered a omnivore. This fish is able to survive from being fed flake food but would thrive more if it were fed a variety of small bite-seized frozen foods such as mysis shrimp. Level of Care: Easy Reef Compatibility: Not reef compatible, eats at the various corals and clam mantles.