Eibli Angel (Centropyge Eibli)
Also Known As: Red Stripe Angelfish
Compatibility and Behavior
The Eibli Angel is one of the most colorful, underrated dwarf angels. The body is a soft gray to silver with orange tiger-like vertical striping, accented by a bold orange-red vertical band behind the head and a vivid orange tail rimmed in inky black. It's a refined, almost graphic color scheme that reads very differently from the warmer, more saturated tones you see on species like the Coral Beauty or Flame Angel. Temperament is fairly typical for the Centropyge family: semi-peaceful with most community fish, but potentially assertive toward other dwarf angels or similarly shaped tankmates, particularly in smaller tanks. Keeping it as the sole dwarf angel in systems under 100 gallons is generally the safest approach. On the reef safety front, many hobbyists keep Eiblis without any coral issues, but some individuals will nip at LPS, zoanthids, or clam mantles. Keeping them well-fed goes a long way toward minimizing that risk.
Aquarium Requirements
Like most Centropyge, the Eibli does best in a mature, established system with plenty of live rock. A well-structured aquascape with caves, crevices, and overhangs gives them places to retreat and natural surfaces to graze the biofilms and microalgae they pick at throughout the day. They're adaptable when it comes to lighting and flow, but stable water quality and solid biological filtration are more important than hitting any specific parameter. Feed a varied diet covering both sides of their omnivorous needs: marine algae, spirulina-based foods, and nori for the grazing side, plus meaty offerings like mysis and brine shrimp to round things out. Variety and consistency at feeding time will keep them in good condition long-term.
Specifications
Approximate Size: Sm/Md: 2-2.5", Lg: 3-3.5"
Diet: Omnivore; marine algae, spirulina, meaty foods, quality pellets
Origin: Indian Ocean
Care Level: Moderate
Reef Safe: With caution; may nip at corals and clam mantles
Temperament: Semi-peaceful; can be territorial toward other dwarf angelfish
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Special Considerations: Best kept as the only dwarf angel in smaller systems; a varied, algae-rich diet and good hiding structure help reduce stress and limit nipping behavior
Pairs well with
Eibli Angel (Centropyge Eibli)
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When will you ship my order?
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Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
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What should I do if UPS is unreliable in my area?
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What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if FedEx is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a FedEx Ship Center, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.