🐠 Midnight Angelfish (Centropyge nox)
🐠 Midnight Angelfish (Centropyge nox)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Reef-Associated
📋 The Midnight Angelfish (Centropyge nox) is a striking all-black dwarf angelfish that exudes elegance and mystery. Its velvety dark coloration and subtle shimmer make it a unique contrast fish in brightly lit reef aquariums.
This hardy and adaptable species thrives in established marine systems with plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter. It’s generally peaceful toward other fish but can become territorial with fellow dwarf angelfish or other dark-bodied species.
Ideal for aquarists seeking a dramatic, low-maintenance showpiece, the Midnight Angelfish is both bold and refined — a minimalist gem for any reef setup.
💡 Highlights
✨ Velvety black body: sleek and elegant coloration
⚪ Hardy species: adapts well to a wide range of tank conditions
📏 Compact size: perfect for medium reef aquariums
✅ Active grazer: helps control algae growth naturally
🐠 Peaceful addition: striking contrast to colorful reef fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Midnight Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Midnight Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Centropyge nox
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacanthidae
🌍 Origin: Western Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea)
📏 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 similar species
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – generally safe, may occasionally nip at 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: 7–10 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, mysis shrimp, marine pellets, sponge-based foods)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterers; pelagic spawners in pairs

















