This fish is known as
Lemonpeel Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Centropyge flavissima. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Angelfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Angelfish is a peaceful one.
Lemonpeel Angelfish can grow up to 14 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1680cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 260 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are small. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Lemonpeel Angelfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Thu Dec 6 11:21:35 UTC 2007
Document created on Thu Dec 6 11:21:35 UTC 2007
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