🐠 Potter's Angelfish (Centropyge potteri)
🐠 Potter's Angelfish (Centropyge potteri)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Reef-Associated
📋 The Potter's Angelfish (Centropyge potteri) is a dazzling dwarf angelfish native exclusively to the coral reefs of Hawaii. It displays an extraordinary combination of bright orange, cobalt blue, and purple markings, with each fish showing unique pattern variations — no two are exactly alike.
Highly sought after by aquarists worldwide, this species combines exotic beauty with resilience, adapting well to mature reef aquariums. The Potter’s Angelfish thrives in systems rich in live rock, which it grazes throughout the day in search of algae and microfauna.
Its exceptional coloration and active, inquisitive behavior make it a true centerpiece among dwarf angelfish and a Hawaiian treasure for marine enthusiasts.
💡 Highlights
✨ Hawaiian exclusive: endemic to the islands of Hawaii
⚪ Brilliant colors: vivid orange body with blue vertical markings
📏 Compact size: grows up to 10 cm (4")
✅ Reef compatible: safe with caution in coral-rich tanks
🐠 Hardy and vibrant: thrives in established reef environments
🧾 A Quick Look at the Potter’s Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Potter’s Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Centropyge potteri
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacanthidae
🌍 Origin: Hawaiian Islands (Endemic to Hawaii)
📏 Max Size: 10 cm (≈ 4")
💧 pH Range: 8.0 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27 °C (75 – 81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Moderate
💖 Temperament: Semi-aggressive; territorial toward similar species
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – with caution; may nip at some soft or LPS corals
🏠 Min Tank Size: 180 L (48 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle to lower regions
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes – sustainably collected from Hawaiian reefs
⏳ Lifespan: 5–7 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, sponges, mysis shrimp, marine flakes/pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Pair spawners; protogynous hermaphrodites
