Potter's angelfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 12.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Centropyge species on LumaReef: 8 cm (Cherub angelfish) to 19 cm (Keyhole Angelfish).

Potter's angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Potter's angelfish water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Centropyge on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Potter's angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Domino damselfish, Radiant wrasse, and Cleaner wrasse.

Potter's angelfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 5 to 138 m down. Deeper than most Centropyge on LumaReef (3–55 m).

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Potter's angelfish

Centropyge potteri

Shy and glued to the rock, bolting back to shelter at any movement.

The Potter's angelfish (Centropyge potteri) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 5 and 138 m deep. Adults grow to about 10 cm; the largest on record measured 12.5 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 10 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Demanding

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Nips corals

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres21 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres46 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres85 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres102 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along56 species

and 32 more species

Caution43 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 12.5 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

5 m138 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilyPomacanthidae
GenusCentropyge
SpeciesCentropyge potteri

In other languages

German: Potters Zwergkaiserfisch
Spanish: Pez Ángel Enano de Potter
French: Poisson-ange nain de Potter
Italian: Pesce angelo di Potter

Quick answers

Potter's angelfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 12.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Centropyge species on LumaReef: 8 cm (Cherub angelfish) to 19 cm (Keyhole Angelfish).
Potter's angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Potter's angelfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Centropyge on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Potter's angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Domino damselfish, Radiant wrasse, and Cleaner wrasse.
Potter's angelfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Potter's angelfish and corals: is it reef safe?: No, it may nip at corals.
Potter's angelfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 5 to 138 m down. Deeper than most Centropyge on LumaReef (3–55 m).