{"product_id":"captive-bred-coral-beauty-angelfish","title":"Captive-Bred Coral Beauty Angelfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Captive-Bred Coral Beauty Angelfish, \u003cem\u003eCentropyge bispinosa\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most colorful and recognizable dwarf marine angelfish. Its deep royal blue to purple body is illuminated by vibrant orange to golden vertical markings, with electric blue edging along the dorsal and anal fins. Individual coloration varies naturally, giving each fish its own distinctive balance of blue, purple, orange, and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred specimens are produced in aquaculture rather than collected from wild reefs, making them an especially appealing option for aquarists seeking captive-propagated marine livestock. The species naturally occurs throughout a broad portion of the Indo-Pacific, inhabiting coral-rich lagoon and seaward reef slopes where it spends considerable time grazing algae and exploring rockwork. Its manageable adult size, bold coloration, active personality, and adaptability make it an excellent choice for established fish-only aquariums and carefully planned reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-Bred; species native to the Indo-Pacific\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCentropyge bispinosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coral Beauty Angelfish should be maintained in an established marine aquarium with abundant rockwork, caves, overhangs, and crevices. A 70-gallon or larger aquarium provides suitable long-term territory for this active dwarf angelfish and allows it to establish feeding and sheltering areas without becoming overly confined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive rock is particularly valuable because the fish naturally spends much of its time moving through reef structure and grazing algae from hard surfaces. Create multiple hiding locations while leaving enough open space for comfortable swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate water movement, efficient filtration, and stable water quality are ideal. Once established, Coral Beauty Angelfish are typically active throughout the aquarium but appreciate immediate access to shelter whenever startled or resting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coral Beauty Angelfish is an omnivore with a strong natural tendency to graze algae. A varied captive diet should include both vegetable-based and protein-rich marine foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer spirulina-based flakes or pellets, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and balanced frozen marine blends. Mature live rock provides additional grazing opportunities between prepared meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred specimens are generally offered prepared foods during production, but a varied diet remains important for maintaining strong coloration and body condition. Feeding two or more small meals per day works well while allowing continued grazing on established rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coral Beauty Angelfish is semi-aggressive and may become territorial, particularly once established. Most aggression is directed toward other dwarf angelfish and fish with similar body shapes or feeding habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be maintained with many appropriately sized community fish, including clownfish, gobies, blennies, wrasses, cardinalfish, chromis, tangs, and other compatible marine species. Shy fish should be given adequate shelter and introduced with territorial behavior in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping multiple dwarf angelfish together requires additional aquarium space, extensive rockwork, and careful species selection. A single Coral Beauty is the most straightforward choice for most home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coral Beauty Angelfish is best classified as \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many individuals coexist successfully with corals, but dwarf angelfish may nip at fleshy large-polyp stony corals, soft corals, zoanthids, clam mantles, and other sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred origin does not eliminate this natural grazing and exploratory behavior. Individual fish vary considerably, and a specimen that initially ignores corals may develop a preference for certain colonies later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental shrimp, snails, and most mobile reef invertebrates are generally at lower risk than corals and clam mantles. Well-fed individuals with ample rockwork for grazing may be less inclined to investigate sessile invertebrates, but complete reef safety cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable conditions are more important than continually adjusting the aquarium to reach an exact value. 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