Lemonpeel angelfish

Centropyge flavissima · Pomacanthidae

Also known as Lemonpeel

Intermediate

All-yellow dwarf angel with blue eye rings; a determined coral nipper.

In short: A lemonpeel angelfish needs at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) and pH 8.1–8.4. It is semi-aggressive, usually kept singly, and rated intermediate to keep.

Updated 6 October 2026

Minimum tank: 210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
pH: 8.1–8.4
Adult size: 14 cm (5.5 in)
Group size: 1+

Reef & marine husbandry

Specific gravity: 1.023–1.026
Reef safety: Not reef safe
With corals: Regularly grazes LPS, soft coral and clam mantles.
With inverts: Safe with shrimp and snails.
Minimum in a mixed reef: 300 L (79 US gal)
Minimum fish-only (FOWLR): 210 L (55 US gal)
Aggression: Territorial.
Feeding: Constant algae plus two feeds.

Care requirements

Minimum tank volume: 210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
pH: 8.1–8.4
Hardness: 8–12 dGH
Lifespan: 5–12 years
Diet: Omnivore — algae-heavy diet, nori, angel formula.
Care level: Intermediate

Origin & habitat

Native region: Central Pacific and Indian Ocean
Water type: Saltwater
Biotope: Algae-rich shallow reef
Natural conditions: Bright light, mature rock.

Behaviour & stocking

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Minimum group: 1 fish
Swims: All levels
Good tank mates: Tangs
Wrasses
Clownfish
Avoid: Other dwarf angels
SPS-dominant reefs

Breeding & difficulty

Breeding difficulty: Advanced
Sexing: Not reliably sexable.
Notes: Not bred at home.
Common ailments: Marine ich
Internal parasites

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