Potter's Angelfish

Potter's Angelfish

Centropyge potteri

Also known as: Potter's Angel

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🔴 Advanced 🍽️ Omnivore Reef Safe (Caution)

Hawaiian endemic with rusty-orange and dark blue marbled pattern. One of the most beautiful dwarf angelfish.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

5–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Difficult to acclimate and keep. Needs pristine water quality and an established tank. Hawaiian collection only.

Feeding

Spirulina, marine algae, frozen mysis, and angel preparations. Often slow to accept prepared foods.

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" Catalina Goby 2.5"

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