🐠 Eibli's Angelfish (Centropyge eibli)
🐠 Eibli's Angelfish (Centropyge eibli)
Dwarf Angelfish • Reef Display Fish • Hardy Marine Species
📋 The Eibli’s Angelfish (Centropyge eibli) is a stunning dwarf angelfish featuring narrow vertical orange stripes across a silver-grey body and a black tail accented with electric blue edging. This striking pattern makes it a standout in marine aquariums.
Like most dwarf angelfish, it is active and semi-aggressive, especially toward other angelfish. While hardy, it should be kept in well-established aquariums with plenty of live rock for grazing.
It is considered reef safe with caution, as individuals may nip at corals, especially fleshy LPS and clam mantles. Many aquarists successfully keep them in reefs, but behavior can vary from fish to fish.
💡 Highlights
✨ Orange striped body – vibrant and eye-catching
⚪ Black tail with blue edging – striking contrast
📏 Reaches 6" – one of the larger dwarf angelfish
✅ Active swimmer – lively addition to marine aquariums
🐠 Reef safe with caution – may nip at corals
🧾 A Quick Look at the Eibli’s Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Eibli’s Angelfish / Red Striped Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Centropyge eibli
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacanthidae
🌍 Origin: Indian Ocean (Sri Lanka, Andaman Sea, Sumatra)
📏 Max Size: 12 – 15 cm (≈ 5 – 6")
💧 pH Range: 8.0 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27 °C (75 – 81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-aggressive (typical dwarf angelfish behavior)
🪸 Reef Safe: With caution – may nip at soft corals, clams, and LPS
🏠 Min Tank Size: 250 L (65 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: All levels – very active swimmer
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes – common in trade
⏳ Lifespan: 7 – 10 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, sponge-based diet, frozen foods)
🐣 Reproduction: Protandrous hermaphrodites – form harems in the wild
