Blueback Pygmy Angelfish

Centropyge colini

A gorgeous yellow with blue dorsal area, Colin's angelfish occurs singly or in groups, with as many as five individuals having been observed in the same large cave. Like most other pygmy angels, it is probably haremic. Nothing is known of its food habits, but it has been suggested that it may feed on microalgae and possibly sponges. It is a secretive, delicate fish that needs to be treated with the utmost care if it going to survive in the home aquarium. The biggest challenge in keeping C. colini is to get this shy fish to acclimate to its captive home. To increase your chances of success, you should house it in an aquarium with plenty of hiding places and nonaggressive tankmates. Dither fish, like Chromis spp. or a small group of flasher wrasses (Paracheilinus spp.), will help encourage this fish to come out of hiding to feed and investigate its new home.

Feed a variety of foods including mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched brine shrimp and frozen preparations for angelfish containing sponges.


Size: 3.5 inches
Area of Collection: Western Pacific
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