Lemonpeel Angelfish
Centropyge flavissima
Price range: $65.99 through $103.99
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| Only 4 left | 3 - 4" - Central Pacific | Original price was: $132.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99. |
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| In Stock | 2 - 3" - Central Pacific | Original price was: $124.99.$65.99Current price is: $65.99. |
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| Only 1 left | 2" or smaller - Juvenile - Blue Spot - Central Pacific | Original price was: $196.99.$103.99Current price is: $103.99. |
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| Out of Stock | 3 - 4" - SSC Certified - Central Pacific | Original price was: $101.99.$53.99Current price is: $53.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2 - 3" - SSC Certified - Central Pacific | Original price was: $97.99.$51.99Current price is: $51.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2" or smaller - SSC Certified - Central Pacific | Original price was: $96.99.$50.99Current price is: $50.99. | Email me |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Functional Benefit | Algae Control |
| Diet Type | Omnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 70 gallons |
| Max Size | 6 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissima) is an active dwarf angelfish that spends much of the day grazing film algae and inspecting live rock. Adults are bright yellow with blue accents along the fins and around the eye, a look that stands out in mixed-community saltwater aquariums.
What You’ll Observe:
- Short, repeated “patrol routes” through the rockwork with frequent stops to peck and graze
- A consistent favorite cave or ledge it returns to between laps around the tank
- Faster, more confident feeding responses as it learns your schedule over the first 1–2 weeks
- Curious interaction at the glass, especially at feeding time
To do well long-term, provide mature live rock with lots of nooks and grazing surfaces, plus open lanes to swim. Offer a varied omnivore menu (spirulina-based foods, marine algae, and small meaty frozen foods) in multiple small feedings. In mixed reefs, a consistent feeding routine and established rockwork help keep its attention focused on grazing and prepared foods.
How can I tell a “true” Lemonpeel from a similar all-yellow dwarf angel?
Look for the characteristic blue markings (especially the blue eye ring and blue fin edging) that separate true Lemonpeels from some similar-looking yellow Centropyge.
Is it normal for a Lemonpeel to peck at rocks all day?
Yes—constant picking and grazing is typical behavior as it searches for microalgae and natural growth on the rock.
How long does it usually take before it eats prepared foods confidently?
Many begin sampling within a few days, then become much more consistent once they recognize where food enters the tank and which foods you offer most often.
Does feeding more often help reduce “sampling” of corals?
Many keepers report better results with a steady, frequent feeding routine, though individual fish can still vary in what they decide to taste.
What types of corals get the most attention when they do nip?
Commonly discussed targets include fleshy LPS (like Micromussa/Acan-type corals), some zoanthids, and clam mantles in tanks that include clams.
Shipped with pure oxygen and temperature control so it arrives stress-free and ready to eat.
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