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Eibl's angelfish
Surgeonfish, Angelfish, and Butterflyfish

Eibl's angelfish

Centropyge eibli

Photo: portioid · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

  • Temperature24–27 °C
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Minimum tank200 l
  • Adult size15 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • TemperamentSemi-aggressive
  • WaterMarine
  • Reef safeWith caution

Full profile

Family
Pomacanthidae
Origin
Eastern Indian Ocean
Size
15 cm
Temperature
24 – 27°C
pH
8.1 – 8.4
Salinity
1.023 – 1.025
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Water type
marine
Swimming level
low – medium
Behavior
semi-aggressive
Minimum number of individuals
1
Minimum aquarium size
200 L
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous
Reef Safe
⚠️ Use with caution

Notes: Light gray with thin vertical orange stripes and a black-edged tail. Hardy and fairly calm.

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