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Coral Beauty Angel

Centropyge bispinosa
$85
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Buy online and collect at 280 North Road, Eastwood NSW 2122.
Open Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 1pm–6pm. Usually ready the same day.
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About this fishWhat do these mean?

FamilyAngel
Max size10 cm
Minimum tank200 L · 53 gal
Care levelBeginner
Reef compatibilityReef safe with caution
DietOmnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginIndo-Pacific

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Overview

The Coral Beauty Angel is one of the most popular and readily available dwarf angels, with a vivid purple-blue body accented by orange vertical striping toward the head. It's a hardy, adaptable species that tends to acclimate and feed well, making it one of the more beginner-friendly pygmy angels available.

Its manageable adult size and confident feeding habits make it a good introduction to the Centropyge group for keepers wanting colour and personality without the more demanding care needs of larger angelfish.

As with all dwarf angels, individual temperament varies, and reef compatibility should be monitored on a case-by-case basis rather than assumed.

Compatibility

Coral Beauty Angels can be territorial toward other dwarf angels, especially similarly shaped or coloured species, and are best kept as the only pygmy angel in small to medium tanks. They are generally peaceful with unrelated community fish, wrasses, and gobies.

Most individuals leave stony coral alone, but some will pick at LPS, zoanthids, or clam mantles, so this species is rated reef safe with caution rather than fully safe.

Health & quarantine

This is one of the hardier dwarf angels, generally tolerating quarantine and acclimation well, though the standard minimum four-week quarantine with observation for ich and velvet symptoms is still recommended. New arrivals usually start feeding within a few days, faster than many other angelfish species.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Coral Beauty Angel a good beginner angelfish?
Yes, it's one of the hardier and more confident-feeding dwarf angels, making it a solid introduction to the Centropyge group.
Is the Coral Beauty Angel reef safe?
Rated reef safe with caution — most leave stony coral alone but some individuals nip at LPS, zoanthids or clam mantles.
Can I keep two Coral Beauty Angels together?
Only in a large tank with plenty of rock, ideally as an established pair — two unrelated individuals in a small tank will often fight.
What tank size does a Coral Beauty Angel need?
200 litres is a reasonable minimum given its compact adult size.
How fast does a Coral Beauty Angel start eating in a new tank?
Usually within a few days, faster than many other angelfish species, making it a relatively easy transition.
Marine aquarium parametersOur recommended stable range for marine fish
Temp
24–26°C
Salinity
1.020–1.025
pH
8.1–8.4
Ammonia
0 ppm
Nitrite
0 ppm
Nitrate
< 40 ppm
Stability matters more than chasing perfect numbers. Quarantine new fish before adding them.

How collection works

1

Order & pay online

Check out and pay securely. We set it aside and hold it ready for you.

2

We get it ready

It stays in our system until you come in — usually ready the same day.

3

Collect in store

Drop in to 280 North Road, Eastwood, and pick it up.

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