Lemon Peel Angel (Centropyge Flavissimus)
Also Known As: Yellow Angelfish
Compatibility and Behavior
The Lemon Peel Angel shares the same solid-yellow base as the False Lemon Peel, but up close the differences are clear. The body is a brighter, more intense lemon yellow, accented by a distinct blue or whitish ring around the eye, a dark spot on the rear edge of the gill cover, and electric blue edging along the dorsal, anal, and tail fins that really lights up under reef lighting.Personality-wise, Lemon Peels can be semi-aggressive and pushy toward other dwarf angels or similarly shaped tankmates, so it’s best to keep one dwarf Angel per tank unless it’s a very big system. On the reef safety front, this species is reef-safe with caution, as it may nip at fleshy LPS, zoanthids, and clam mantles, especially if not well-fed. Individual fish vary, but the risk is real enough that careful monitoring in coral-heavy systems is a good idea regardless.
Aquarium Requirements
Lemon Peel Angels do best in mature systems with abundant live rock for grazing, exploring, and claiming territory. A 70-gallon tank is a reasonable starting point, giving them enough space and rock structure to reduce stress and keep aggression in check. Caves, crevices, and overhangs are appreciated for security and provide natural surfaces for the filamentous algae and biofilms they graze on throughout the day. Stable water quality and good biological filtration matter more than any specific flow or lighting preference. Diet should lean algae-heavy: spirulina and algae-based foods, nori, and quality pellets as the foundation, with meaty offerings like mysis and brine shrimp mixed in regularly. Keeping them well-fed on an algae-rich diet is one of the better strategies for reducing coral-nipping behavior over the long term.
Specifications
Approximate Size: Sm: 1.5-2", Md: 2-3"
Diet: Omnivore; primarily grazes filamentous algae, also accepts meaty foods and quality pellets
Origin: Indo-Pacific, particularly Central Pacific reefs and coral-rich lagoons
Care Level: Moderate
Reef Safe: With caution; known to nip at corals and clam mantles
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; can be territorial toward other dwarf angelfish
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Special Considerations: Best kept as the only dwarf angel in smaller to mid-sized systems; an algae-rich diet and close monitoring are especially important in coral-heavy reefs
Pairs well with
Lemon Peel Angel (Centropyge Flavissimus)
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Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.
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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.