Saltwater
Russet angelfish
Centropyge potteri
Pomacanthidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 12.5 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 59 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabit rock, coral, or rubble areas of seaward reefs; juveniles occasionally in 5 m. Benthopelagic. Feed on algae and detritus. Oviparous, monogamous. Peak reproductive activity occurs from mid-December through May. Spawn at dusk during the week before full moon.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Holacanthus potteri
In other languages
- Potters dværgkejserfisk
- Aaltoherttuakala
- Potter's angel, Potter's angelfish, Potter's pygmy angelfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.