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The Eibl's Angelfish is known by many names including the Red Stripe Angelfish, Eibl's Pygmy Angelfish, Orangelined Angelfish, Blacktail Angelfish, and Eibl's Dwarf Angel. Its pearlescent body is highlighted with several vertical, evenly-spaced orange to red stripes. The very back of the body and caudal fin are black. A brilliant sapphire-blue stripe outlines the caudal fin.
Eibl's Angelfish requires a 40 gallon or larger aquarium with large amounts of live rock for hiding and grazing. With a tendency to be docile, the Eibl's Angelfish can become more assertive once established. It prefers not to be housed with other Dwarf Angels. It may occasionally nip at sessile invertebrates and clam mantles.
It is extremely difficult to breed in an aquarium, and there are no distinguishing characteristics that help differentiate males from females.
The diet of the Eibl's Anglefish should include Spirulina, marine algae, mysid or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.
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Name: Eibl's Angelfish (Centropyge eibli)
Family: Pomacanthidae Range: Indian and Pacific Oceans Size: Up to 6 inches Diet: Omnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: With caution Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 40 gallon Light: High Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Moderate Reproduction: Egg Scatterer |
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