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Lemonpeel Angelfish – Centropyge flavissima
The lemonpeel angelfish comes from the Indo-west-Pacific ocean region. The lemonpeel will do best in an aquarium that has plenty of active and health live rock with micro-algae growth for it to graze on. The lemonpeel is considered a dwarf angelfish
Maximum Size: The lemonpeel angelfish should grow to a maximum size of 5.5 inches
Minimum Tank Size: The minimum tank size should be 20 gallons
Care Level: The lemonpeel angelfish is a moderate hardy fish to maintain. On a scale of 1 –10, the (10 being easy) it would rate a “4.5”. The tank should already be cycled. This should also not be a last fish to be put in especially if there are potentially more aggressive fish already in the tank.
Tank Conditions: Temperature 77-79°F; Specific gravity: 1.020 – 1.024; pH: 8.1 – 8.3; Nitrates should be no more than 20 ppm for fish only tanks – 5 ppm in a mixed tank.
 Color: The lemonpeel angelfish – as picture shows is almost entirely yellow. Blue circles the eyes and around the gills, mouth and fin tips
Temperament: This is a good fish. It can ultimately become aggressive to other angelfish kept in the aquarium. You can possibly maintain a male and female together.
Reef Compatible: Will nip at and possibly destroy hard and soft corals. Not a candidate for a reef aquarium.
Diet: The lemonpeel angelfish is an omnivore and should be provided live rock with micro-algae for it to graze on. Typical meaty foods such as brine shrimp, clams etc that can be purchased from your local store should be provided.
Habitat: Provide with plenty of hiding places and live rock growth for grazing on – keeping live rock is important. Good water circulation is important as well as high quality water maintenance. Filtration should include a protein skimmer and activated carbon filtration.
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