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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Angelfish (Dwarf)
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Cherub Angelfish Centropyge argi
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Cherub Angelfish (Centropyge argi)
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| Aliases: Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish, Pygmy Angelfish, Cherubfish |
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Family: Pomacanthidae
Maximum Size: 3.0 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Good
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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One of the smallest of the angels, and one of the more aggressive. Two Cherub males can definatly not be housed together, they will eventually fight to the death. Not surprisingly, it cannot be housed with other pygmy angelfishes as it may kill them. Nor should it be housed with more passive or docile fish, they may be harassed to death. |
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The Cherub Angelfish (Centropyge argi) is sometimes called an Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish, a Pygmy Angelfish, or a Cherubfish. It belongs to the family named Pomacanthidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 3.0 inches in length, the Cherub Angelfish is aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Centropyge argi should not be housed in a tank less than 30 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places.
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| Posted by rtrumps on March 24 2009 | post rating 100 (0 votes) |
I read the above Overview and I have not had any of the bullying described. The angel makes a good tankmate and is very active it's a pleasure to watch!
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salt water
Vertebrates
