Rusty Angel - Centropyge ferrugatus Soft Corals

Rusty Angel - Centropyge ferrugatus Soft CoralsRusty Angel Centropyge ferrugatus Care: Beginner Diet: Not applicable Light: Not applicable Place of origin: Western Pacific Temperature: Tropical: 23 27 deg C (73 81 deg F) Water Parameters: SG: 1. 020 1. 025, pH: 8. 1 8. 4 North western Pacific Ocean, southern Japan including the Izu Islands to the Philippines and reported from Palau. Lives on rocky reefs and rubble areas at depths of about 6 30m, Variable in colour from brick red on lower side and

A beautifully marked species

but they may defend a chosen area of rockwork

A practical minimum of around 450–500 litres is recommended for a single specimen

but adults can become assertive and may chase quieter or more passive fish

Cirrhilabrus lubbocki

The dominant male in a group will change sex to female for breeding

stable and built with plenty of live rock

Sunburst Butterflyfish inhabit deeper lagoons

ranging to the subtropical area off Rio de Janeiro

Avoid keeping multiple dwarf angelfish together unless the aquarium is large and carefully planned

especially once Aiptasia is reduced or if the fish is underfed

They have a charming and active demeanor