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Centropyge flavicauda

Centropyge flavicauda, Fraser-Brunner 1933, the Damsel or White-Tail Dwarf Angel. Able to get along with other Pygmy Angels in a tank of at least 75 Gallons or more, due to territoriality. This Angel acts a little more like a Damsel, in that it likes to hide amongst Coral rubble, and be more secretive. The Yellowtail is closely related to the Fisher’s angel, and was once thought to be the same species. The coloration though is completely different, making the Yellowtail the more desirable of the two, by Aquarists.

Maximum Size: the Centropyge flavicauda grows up to 3 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Pygmy Yellowtail Angel prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swi

Diet: The Centropyge flavicauda is a omnivore, picking at sessile invertebrates, and various micro algae and likes to eat marine algae, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, and other meaty treats.

Level of Care: The Pygmy Yellowtail Angel is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Pygmy Yellowtail Angel may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Fiji, throughout the western Indo-Pacific, and Central Pacific.

Breeding: Able to breed.

Compatibility: It doesn’t get along with other dwarf angels.

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