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Potters Angel

Potters Angel

Latin Name Centropyge potteri
Common Name Potters Angel
Also known as Potter's Angelfish
Fast Facts

PLEASE NOTE: This is a restricted species and is not covered by our live arrival guarantee.

This beauty is collected only from Hawaiian Islands. It is orange overall, with reticulating blue lines on the body and fins. While the can do well in captivity, they demand an ideal environment. Should be provided with plenty of hiding places in live rock, or a profuse growth of microalgae. Do not house with remotely aggressive tankmates. It is typically slow to begin feeding, but can do well in the ideal setting.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a restricted species and is not covered by our live arrival guarantee.

Sizes Most specimens are around 2"-3"
Range in Nature Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Atoll
Minimum Aquarium Size 55
Diet and Feeding Herbivorous, make sure you include lots of plant material in diet.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) Suitability ratingSuitability rating
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Slightly more prone to nip at corals than other pygmy angels, but like all angels, each is an individual.
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Availability Semi Regularly Available
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Price Qty. Add
$49.00 (reg. $59.00)

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.

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