Multi-Barred Angelfish
Paracentropyge multifasciata
Original price was: $471.99.$247.99Current price is: $247.99.
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| Only 6 left | 2 - 3" - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $471.99.$247.99Current price is: $247.99. |
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| Care Level | Expert |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Omnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 70 gallons |
| Max Size | 5 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Multi-Barred Angelfish (Paracentropyge multifasciata) is a deep-bodied dwarf angelfish with alternating dark vertical bars over a pale background that shifts warmer toward the belly. It’s an Indo-Pacific reef species that tends to stay close to caves and overhangs, showing itself in short, confident passes once it’s settled in.
What You’ll Observe:
- Quick “peek out and return” swimming from a favorite cave, especially during the first days
- Regular grazing along live rock surfaces between feedings
- Short patrol loops around a small section of the aquascape
- Most active movement when smaller foods are added to the water column
For best results, provide mature live rock with multiple crevices and a calm feeding zone where food can drift past its preferred hiding areas. Offer a varied menu that includes small meaty items plus algae-based and sponge-based angelfish preparations, given in several small feedings. Once established, it typically follows a consistent routine of grazing, cruising, and returning to its chosen shelter.
How long does it usually take to “show itself” in the open?
Many keepers report a pattern of short appearances at first, then longer open swimming once it learns the tank’s feeding schedule and shelter options.
Do they prefer to sleep in the same spot every night?
Often yes—once it picks a crevice or ledge, it commonly returns to that same area to rest after lights-out.
Is it better to introduce it with the lights low on day one?
A dimmer first day is commonly used by hobbyists to encourage calm exploration and quicker use of the rockwork as a home base.
Why do reef safety experiences vary so much with this fish?
Individual behavior varies; some specimens ignore corals while others show more interest in specific polyps, so hobbyists tend to watch early interactions and adjust coral placement if needed.
Can you keep two Multi-Barred Angelfish together long-term?
It’s sometimes done in larger systems, but most hobbyists report the smoothest results keeping a single specimen unless the tank is arranged with multiple distinct rock zones.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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