🐠 Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa)
🐠 Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Reef-Associated
📋 The Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa) is one of the most popular and hardy dwarf angelfish in the marine aquarium trade. It showcases a vibrant combination of royal blue and orange hues, with a gradient of purple tones across its body that shimmer beautifully under aquarium lighting.
This species adapts well to a variety of aquarium setups and is a great choice for intermediate aquarists looking to add color and activity to their tank. It grazes naturally on algae and detritus, helping maintain tank cleanliness while adding constant motion to the mid and lower levels.
The Coral Beauty Angelfish is typically peaceful but may show territorial behavior toward other angelfish. It is reef safe with caution, as individuals may occasionally nip at large-polyp stony corals or clam mantles.
💡 Highlights
✨ Brilliant coloration: deep blue and orange gradient
⚪ Hardy species: adaptable and long-lived
📏 Compact size: ideal for medium marine tanks
✅ Algae grazer: helps control microalgae growth
🐠 Active personality: adds color and movement to the aquarium
🧾 A Quick Look at the Coral Beauty Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Coral Beauty Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Centropyge bispinosa
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacanthidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific (Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Solomon Islands)
📏 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, territorial with other dwarf angels
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – generally reef safe, though may nip at some corals
🏠 Min Tank Size: 180 L (48 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle to lower regions
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes – sustainably collected Indo-Pacific stock
⏳ Lifespan: 5–10 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, marine sponges, mysis shrimp, marine pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterers; pelagic spawners in the wild
















