| Common Name |
Bicolor Angelfish
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| Scientific Name |
Centropyge bicolor |
| Origin |
Coral Sea, New Caledonia, Fiji
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| Max Size |
6 inches |
| Reef Safe |
With Caution |
| Min Tank Size |
75 gallons |
| Diet |
Omnivore |
| Care Level |
Intermediate |
| Temperament |
Semi-Aggressive |
Identification:
The Bicolor Angelfish is a marine species of fish, easily recognizable by its yellow tail, yellow front half of their body, and blue rear with a blue saddle pattern above and around the eye. We support sustainably collected marine fish from places like Fiji, Solomon Islands and Indonesia. The Bicolor Dwarf Angelfish is one of the easiest recognized and one of the most striking of the dwarf angelfish. A number of descriptive common names are used for this dwarf angel, including Two-colored Angelfish, Black and Gold or Blue and Gold Angelfish, Pacific Rock Beauty Angelfish, and the Oriole Angelfish. Maximum size in an aquarium is 5 inches.
A decent sized tank, at least 75 gallon, with algae growing on live rock is recommended. Like all dwarf angelfish, starfish and other appendaged creatures may be looked at as food for a hungry dwarf angel. Snails, crabs and large shrimp are usually okay but are best added before the Bicolor Angelfish. Yet this angel makes up for its love for tasting certain invert's with its brilliant coloration and personality. What we highly recommend the Bicolor Angel for is a "Fowler" (stands for fish only with live rock) aquarium.
Food and Diet:
Dwarf Angelfish are Omnivores. Which means they need a balanced diet of both proteins, algaes, and sponge. Feed frozen foods from a wide range of food groups that have both meat and algae (Formula One, Formula Two, Ocean Nutrition Pygmy Angel Formula are all good examples), algae (nori sheets), and a good pellet food.
Level of Care:
Intermediate
Aggressiveness:
Semi-aggressive
Recomended amount of drip acclimation time:
3+ hours
Reef Compatibility:
With Caution
Approximate Purchase Size:
Tiny: 1" to 1-1/2"; Small: 1-1/2" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 2-1/2"; Large: 2-1/2" to 3"
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Photos are representative of each species. All marine life will be unique and variations should be expected, color and sizes may vary.
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