🐠 Yellow Pygmy Angelfish (Centropyge flavicauda)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Nano Reef Specialist
 
📋 The Yellow Pygmy Angelfish (Centropyge flavicauda) is a brilliant golden-yellow dwarf angelfish distinguished by its crisp white tail and deep sapphire accents on the fins. Native to the Western Pacific’s coral slopes and lagoons, this species is both hardy and peaceful, making it an excellent choice for nano and mid-size reef aquariums.
Its compact size and bright coloration make it a standout addition to community setups. The Yellow Pygmy Angelfish thrives in mature aquariums with plenty of live rock, where it can graze on microalgae throughout the day.
Charming, energetic, and durable, this species offers a perfect balance of color and ease of care for aquarists of all experience levels.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Golden yellow body: accented by a white tail and blue fin edges
⚪ Compact and hardy: perfect for nano or mid-sized reef tanks
📏 Small size: grows up to 8 cm (3")
✅ Reef compatible: safe with most corals under observation
🐠 Peaceful and active: adds color and life to community aquariums