Care
The Coral Beauty is an eye-catching dwarf Angelfish which tends to adjust well to life in the mature home aquarium. Known from many reefs across the Indo-Pacific region, the colours of individuals may vary considerably, some predominantly more purple or orange depending on their origin. The Coral Beauty requires plenty of live rockwork, on which it can graze, and in which it can hide. The larger the tank, the better, as the fish is less likely to continually pick at any particular sessile invertebrate and cause irreparable damage. Like most other members of the Centropyge genus, the Coral Beauty does not grow very large, but nevertheless, it is an active species which requires plenty of space. Unless the aquarium is of XL proportions, only one specimen should be housed per tank, and not with any other Centropyge species. If the aquarium is of appropriately large dimensions, it is recommended that multiple small sized specimens are added simultaneously (an odd number is best). This should only ever be attempted by advanced aquarists who have the means to separate the fish if a problem arises. Whilst not as aggressive as some members of the family, this is a fish that will become territorial if newcomers are added to the tank after it has become established (particularly small placid species) and so we advise that when planning on including a Coral Beauty in your stock list, it should be added to the aquarium last. When combined with pugnacious species, it will become very reclusive; conversely, you will see a great deal more of this striking fish when it is kept as part of a peaceful community.
Feeding
Should be offered a varied diet including Spirulina & marine algae as well as meaty fare such as vitamin/Spirulina-enriched brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp, special sponge-based Angelfish preparations, and finely chopped krill/squid/cockle/mussel. Feed small amounts 3 times per day.
Breeding
This egg scattering species is unlikely to breed in the home aquarium.
