🐠 Bluefin Angelfish (Centropyge multispinis)
🐠 Bluefin Angelfish (Centropyge multispinis)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Reef-Associated
📋 The Bluefin Angelfish (Centropyge multispinis) is a small and attractive marine angelfish known for its deep golden-brown body contrasted by bright blue edging on the fins and tail. Under aquarium lighting, the fins shimmer with iridescent sapphire hues, giving the fish its name.
Native to coral-rich reefs across the Indo-Pacific, the Bluefin Angelfish is a hardy, adaptable species that thrives in established aquariums with ample live rock for grazing. It’s a peaceful yet confident fish that does well in both reef and fish-only setups.
Because of its compact size and gentle temperament, it’s one of the best beginner dwarf angels, adding subtle color and motion to smaller marine aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Brilliant blue fin edges: striking electric blue accents on fins
⚪ Hardy and adaptable: ideal for reef or community tanks
📏 Compact size: grows up to 10 cm (4")
✅ Reef compatible: safe with most corals under observation
🐠 Peaceful personality: mixes well with other non-aggressive species
🧾 A Quick Look at the Bluefin Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Bluefin Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Centropyge multispinis
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacanthidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific (Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives, Great Barrier Reef)
📏 Max Size: 10 cm (≈ 4")
💧 pH Range: 8.0 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28 °C (75 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy to Moderate
💖 Temperament: Semi-aggressive; may show dominance toward other dwarf angels
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – generally reef safe with caution for soft corals
🏠 Min Tank Size: 180 L (48 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle to lower regions
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No – primarily wild-caught
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes – sustainably collected from Indo-Pacific reefs
⏳ Lifespan: 5–7 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, sponges, mysis shrimp, marine flakes/pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterers; pair spawning observed in the wild

















