Melas Angel

Latin Name

Centropyge tibicen

Common Name

Melas Angel

Also known as

Keyhole Angel, Tibicen Angel

Fast Facts

Also known as the Keyhole or Tibicen Ange, this species is a good al around aquarium fish. It feeds heavily on diatoms growing on the aquarium glass or décor, and live rock or a growth of filamentous algae will facilitate acclimation. More than individual can generally be housed in large tanks; but make sure you add them simultaneously. Average size is around 2"-2.5"

Sizes

Most specimens are around 2"-2.5"

Range in Nature

Western Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Herbivore, grazer. Offer a varied diet including plenty of algae.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Generally safe, but like any pygmy angel, may nip on corals and clams

Related Fish

Atlantic Pygmy Angel, Bicolor Pygmy Angel, Bluefin Pygmy Angelfish, Colini Pygmy Angel, Coral Beauty Pygmy Angel, Easter Island Pygmy Angel, Eibli Pygmy Angel, Fisher's Pygmy Angel, Flame Angel, Flameback Pygmy Angel- African, Flameback Pygmy Angel- Brazilian, Golden Pygmy Angelfish, Half Black Pygmy Angel, Hotumatua Pygmy Angel, Hybrid Pygmy Angel, Japanese Pygmy Angel, Joculator Pygmy Angel, Lemonpeel Pygmy Angel, Midnight Pygmy Angel, Multicolor Pygmy Angel, Pacific Pygmy Angel, Potters Angel, Rusty Pygmy Angel, Yellow Pygmy Angel, More Angelfish

Availability

Regularly available

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.