Centropyge bicolor
| Common Names: | Bicolor Angelfish |
| Synonyms: | Chaetodon bicolor |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae |
| Category: | Pomacanthidae |
| Distribution: | Indo Pacific; Scattered reef areas in the tropical central to western Pacific; Hawaii, Society Islands, Australia, New Guinea, Philippines and the Indo-pacific. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Timid; Dwarf angels are known prey items for many larger reef fishes. Which explains their inquisitive and alert behaviour. Placing these fish with larger predatory species should be avoided (ie: Groupers/Bass, Lionfish, Triggers). Correspondingly, smaller docile tankmates should be avoided. As they will tend to get chased around the tank regularly. Although many keepers have successfully housed Bicolour angels with smaller species, caution should still be considered. Dwarf angels are best introduced into communities last or close to it. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | All Centropyge consume a considerable amount of microalgae and detritus, therefore it pays to not be too meticulous in keeping their system sterile. Allow algae to grow on the surface of all non-viewing panels of the system and decor. However dried flakes, frozen fares and fresh greens will be readily accepted. A varied diet will ensure healthy colouration and me |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | As with other dwarf angels they are synchronous protogynic hermaphrodites. They start out sexually undifferentiated, develop into females, and with environmental influences will develop into males. Males are typically larger. |
| Breeding: | The species has been bred in captivity with some young being raised to small size. |
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| Comments: | Bicolour angels have a very poor shipping record, some shipments arrive with 100% mortality rates, while others as low as 20% mortality. It is best to allow a Bicolour to remain in the LFS for a couple weeks, before purchasing one. Best survival records come from species captured from the Philippines and Indonesia |
| Main Colours: | Yellow, Blue |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Dan |
| Submitted By: | Dan |
| Contributors: | Racso, sirbooks |
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