🐠Purple Masked Angelfish (Centropyge venusta)
Marine Angelfish • Deep Reef Dweller • Rare Collector’s Species
 
📋 The Purple Masked Angelfish (Centropyge venusta) is a spectacular and rare dwarf angelfish featuring an unforgettable blend of deep violet and golden-yellow coloration. Its bold colors and contrasting mask-like face make it one of the most visually stunning Centropyge species.
Native to deep, shaded reef slopes in the Western Pacific, it prefers low-light aquariums with plenty of live rock crevices for grazing and hiding. While shy initially, this species becomes active and confident once acclimated.
Elegant, rare, and peaceful, the Purple Masked Angelfish is a prized showpiece for collectors and advanced aquarists who appreciate true marine beauty.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Vibrant coloration: deep purple body with golden-yellow head and fins
⚪ Deep reef species: naturally found in low-light habitats
📏 Medium size: grows up to 12 cm (4.7")
✅ Reef compatible: safe with most corals under observation
🐠 Highly prized: one of the rarest and most elegant dwarf angelfish