Lemonpeel Angelfish

Lemonpeel Angelfish

Centropyge flavissima

Also known as: Lemonpeel Angel, Lemon Angel

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Not Reef Safe

Vivid lemon-yellow body highlighted by electric blue rings around the eyes and blue edges on the gill cover and fins. A striking dwarf angel, though more prone to coral nipping than some congeners.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8.1–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Not considered reef-safe — frequently picks at LPS and SPS corals and clam mantles. Best kept in a fish-only or FOWLR system. Provide plenty of live rock for grazing.

Feeding

Marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, and angelfish preparations. Frequent small feedings help reduce coral nipping.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Flame Angelfish 4" Coral Beauty Angelfish 4"

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