Marine Fish
Rusty Angelfish
Centropyge ferrugata
Price: $56.40 USD
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The Rusty Angelfish (Centropyge ferrugata) is a beautiful dwarf angelfish known for its warm orange to rusty-red coloration accented with subtle dark markings; native to the Western Pacific, this species is a popular choice among marine aquarists looking to add color and personality to their tanks. Active and curious, the Rusty Angelfish spends much of its time grazing on live rock and exploring the aquarium; it is generally hardy and adapts well to established marine systems; it is an omnivorous grazer feeding on algae, sponge, and small invertebrates, accepting prepared foods, flakes, and frozen diets, and is an active swimmer with semi-aggressive tendencies; it needs a minimum 70-100 liters (larger preferred) with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding, stable water parameters, and is best kept in mature aquariums; reef compatibility is with caution, as it may nip at soft corals, LPS, and clam mantles, with behavior varying by individual; feed a varied diet to reduce coral ni...
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