Lemonpeel angelfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Centropyge species on LumaReef: 8 cm (Cherub angelfish) to 19 cm (Keyhole Angelfish).

Lemonpeel angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?

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

Lemonpeel 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).

Lemonpeel angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 42 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Lawnmower blenny, Starry blenny, and Pearlscale butterflyfish.

Lemonpeel angelfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 50 m down. Close to most Centropyge on LumaReef (4–60 m).

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Lemonpeel angelfish

Centropyge flavissima

The boldest dwarf angel; it makes wide laps and grazes algae heavily.

The Lemonpeel angelfish (Centropyge flavissima) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 50 m deep. Adults grow to about 12 cm; the largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 12 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
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 litres17 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres38 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres70 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres84 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along42 species

and 18 more species

Caution57 species

Crowding the same layer

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 14 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m50 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilyPomacanthidae
GenusCentropyge
SpeciesCentropyge flavissima
Described byCuvier, 1831

In other languages

German: Zitronen-Zwergkaiserfisch
Spanish: Ángel limón
French: Poisson-ange peau-de-citron
Italian: Pesce angelo pigmeo di buccia di limone
Russian: Золотой центропиг
Japanese: コガネヤッコ

Quick answers

Lemonpeel angelfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Centropyge species on LumaReef: 8 cm (Cherub angelfish) to 19 cm (Keyhole Angelfish).
Lemonpeel angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Lemonpeel 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).
Lemonpeel angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 42 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Lawnmower blenny, Starry blenny, and Pearlscale butterflyfish.
Lemonpeel angelfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Lemonpeel angelfish and corals: is it reef safe?: No, it may nip at corals.
Lemonpeel angelfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 50 m down. Close to most Centropyge on LumaReef (4–60 m).