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Potter's Angelfish
Surgeonfish, Angelfish, and Butterflyfish

Potter's Angelfish

Centropyge potteri

Photo: T. Sherlock · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

  • Temperature23–26 °C
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Minimum tank150 l
  • Adult size10 cm
  • Difficulty★★★☆☆
  • TemperamentSemi-aggressive
  • WaterMarine
  • Reef safeWith caution

Full profile

Family
Pomacanthidae
Origin
Hawaii
Size
10 cm
Temperature
23 – 26°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
150 L
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous
Reef Safe
⚠️ Use with caution

Notes: Orange with thin dark blue lines. Endemic to Hawaii; prefers mature aquariums with plenty of rock.

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