Pygmy Cherub Angelfish

Description

Cherub Angelfish, Centropyge argi, are adorable dwarf angels that make great additions to marine tanks. They are great for someone looking for colour and activity in their aquarium. Their heads and chest are bright yellow which nicely frames their deep blue bodies. 

These Angelfish belong to the Pomacanthidae family. A group famous for their vivid colours. The name is Greek for, “cover” (poma) and “thorn” (akantha), which refers to the pair of strong spines on the gill cover.

Cherub Angelfish Ecology:

These fish occur around rubble in the Western Atlantic. They live in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, as well as around: Florida, French Guiana and Bermuda.

Cherub Angelfish can occur in pairs or groups. They are also protogynous hermaphrodites. Meaning they start life as female and turn male with age. These fish have been observed to be monogamous.

Centropyge argi In the Aquarium:

It is important to have plenty of nooks or crannies where your Cherub Angelfish can explore and feel at home. Keepers may also want to get a jump guard to stop any accidents.

Cherub Angelfish are omnivores and do best when fed a varied diet. They will accept frozen Mysis shrimp and enriched frozen brine shrimp. We enrich all our frozen food with seachem garlic guard and Atvitol vitamins. These are great for keeping fish healthy by providing them with the nutrition otherwise lost in frozen food. In doing so, these additives support their immune system and increase longevity.

Cherub Angelfish will eat masstick and graze on marine algae, that can be secured to the side of the tank with clips. Over time they will accept high-quality pellet or flake. We adapt all our Angel Fish to aquarium life before they leave us. We focus on their health, and most are eating a good quality flake food and/or pellet before being offered for sale.

Dwarf Angelfish can live in a mixed group or alone. It may also be possible for them to be in pairs. This depends on a few variables. Feel free to give us a call with any questions on this matter.

The Fish pictured here are representative only and the livestock you receive may vary in pattern, coloration, and shape.