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You are here: Home / Captive Bred Fish / Angelfish / Coral Beauty Angelfish
A Coral Beauty Angelfish

Coral Beauty Angelfish

by greg.chernoff

Coral Beauty AngelfishThe angelfish family (Pomacanthidae) has some of the most elegant fish to exist. These fish, however, can be massive. For example, Queen angelfish can reach 17 inches, which is not something that is wanted in the average reef tank. The alternative to this is Dwarf angels. These are a smaller, less aggressive, and more manageable version of these beautiful fish that obtain the same color and elegance. There are many options of dwarf angelfish, but the most desired is the Coral Beauty. As it is said in its name, this fish is beautiful!

The Coral Beauty Angel (Centropyge bispinosa), also known as the dusky angelfish, is predominantly vibrant blue and deep purples. At a juvenile stage, it has more bright orange colors, but as it gets older it becomes bluer while the orange still exists, giving it a large contrast of bright colors. Blue and purple are colors that are hard to find on common saltwater fish, which makes the coral beauty seem even more exotic.

While these fish originate in the reefs of Indonesia and Fiji, they are now being captive bred, which gives hobbyists like you a higher chance at successfully keeping one of these magnificent fish. Like other captive bred fish, these Coral Beauties are less susceptible to diseases such as ich and marine velvet and they better adapt to aquarium life. The makes the fish more happy and comfortable living in reef and saltwater aquarium systems, while also making the hobbyist more happy knowing their fish was not stolen from the ocean and knowing that it will better thrive in their tank.

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Coral Beauty Angelfish Care requirements

Generally, Coral Beauty angelfish are hardy and easy to care for, especially if it is captive bred. They will thrive in basic required tank parameters. Being an angelfish, the BIOTA Coral Beauty angelfish will graze on algae within the tank. That being said, if there is only a small amount of algae within the aquarium, they should be fed some sort of substitute for this algae to keep their diet balanced and healthy.

As for tank size, they can be in a 50-gallon system when they are smaller, but it would best if they are in at least a 70-gallon system as they grow. That way they will have plenty of swimming room. It is also important to make sure that you have plenty of rock with hiding spots so that they are more comfortable in your tank.

Things to watch out for

You may be thinking that you would like to have both a Flame Angel and a Coral Beauty in your aquarium. This seems as though it would be great, but it plainly is not. There are few exceptions where two Dwarf angelfish have lived in an aquarium in harmony. Unless you have a very large tank, it is extremely unlikely that things would work out. So when it comes to putting angelfish in your reef tank, it is best to stick with the Coral Beauty Angelfish.

Another thing that is commonly known for all Dwarf angelfish is that they may nip corals. Some are more prone to do it than others, but it is generally a chance form fish to fish. Out of all the Dwarf angels, the Coral Beauty is most known to leave corals alone. Then again, you can never be for sure. Some may claim that they will only go after specific coral. In this case, it is best to closely observe the fish day to day and make decisions on whether it needs to be removed or not. One thing you could do to avoid your Coral Beauty form becoming a coral nipper is to make sure they are properly fed.

That’s it! Head here to purchase your own captive-bred Coral Beauty.

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  1. Chris says

    June 3, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    Love these angels

    Reply
    • Terry Johnston says

      June 18, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      I love angels are amazing!

      Reply
  2. Cole presley says

    June 17, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Good read

    Reply
  3. E says

    June 17, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    One of my favourite types of angelfish!

    Reply
  4. Andrea Harewood says

    June 17, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    I’ve been eyeing this fish for a while now but my lfs didn’t recommend it as they may nip my corals. I don’t know if I should just risk it?! They’re very beautiful though!

    Reply
    • Shelly White says

      March 14, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      I keep mine well fed. It hasn’t bothered any of my corals ?

      Reply
  5. James McGilvray says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm

    They are such beautiful fish.

    Reply
  6. Nelly Acevedo says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    I want one so bad. Thanks for the info

    Reply
  7. James McBryde says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    Had a Coral Beauty but lost it due to an ich outbreak. Replaced with a Flame Angel and tank is now ich-free.

    Reply
  8. sally says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    Love Angelfish. I have an Emperator that owns my tank. I would love to try adding a Coral Beauty, but am affraid of conflict.So, I will be content to love on my Emperor Angel 🙂

    Reply
  9. pdeolim says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:06 pm

    These are one of my first dream fish for my tank, I love them. Even now that you can get them captive bread.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      June 17, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      Beautiful fish, they like to chase each other around my tank.

      Reply
  10. smash2799 says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Great article!

    Reply
  11. Austin Byers says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Can’t wait to get some!

    Reply
  12. Larry says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Coral beauty angelfish is one of the most colorful fish inthe saltwater aquarium hobby.

    Reply
  13. Karl Halmstad says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    Have one of these in my 185gl reef tank

    Reply
  14. Sage Cowley says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Love to have one but the “with caution” always freaks me out.

    Reply
  15. Doug Talley says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    Cant wait till i can put a coral angel in my tank.

    Reply
  16. Jose caraveo says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    Love my coral beauty, only nips at seaweed

    Reply
  17. Jerry L Thompson says

    June 17, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    Very nice

    Reply
  18. Drew Pearce says

    June 17, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    Awesome!

    Reply
  19. trevor says

    June 17, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    One of my favorite fish, has almost every color you could want!

    Reply
  20. brandonbjones1 says

    June 17, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    I’m very intrigued about the angel fish when I get a bigger tank I might have to get one.

    Reply
  21. Rondy says

    June 17, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    Coral beauty angelfish are so beautiful

    Reply
  22. cwalshjr1 says

    June 17, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    Great looking fish

    Reply
  23. Duy Le says

    June 17, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Love these beauties

    Reply
  24. Jeanne Louther says

    June 17, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    Pretty!

    Reply
  25. Kenneth Thomas says

    June 17, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    I love them

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    June 17, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    Beautiful fish, they love to chase each other around my tank.

    Reply
  27. Sarah says

    June 17, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    Beautiful fish, they love to chase each other.

    Reply
  28. Eric Serrano says

    June 17, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    The are very beautiful fish to have one day I will own 1 but I feel like I’m an experienced enough to have 1 yet

    Reply
  29. tolandchristopher says

    June 17, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Wow very informative.

    Reply
  30. Rob Colletti says

    June 17, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    Honestly a gorgeous and easy to keep fish.

    Reply
  31. robert vice says

    June 17, 2019 at 7:28 pm

    I want a coral beauty I’m afraid they will nip at my corals

    Reply
  32. Peter Cassidy says

    June 17, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    I have been considering a dwarf angel for my 60 cube. This cinches it.

    Reply
  33. jeff5 says

    June 17, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    Coral Beauties are amazing. Wonderful color… Great fish… Just hope they don’t get a taste for your corals. 🙂

    Reply
  34. Jose Pacheco says

    June 17, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Really nice fish, and the best part is captive bred, I prefer captive bred than wild caught.

    Reply
  35. Wendy J Hilton says

    June 17, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    These guys are beautiful

    Reply
  36. xylahilton says

    June 17, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    These guys are beauties

    Reply
  37. Mike Mijarez says

    June 18, 2019 at 12:10 am

    Had one but was nippy at my hermits

    Reply
  38. JA says

    June 18, 2019 at 12:59 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  39. Renee says

    June 18, 2019 at 1:34 am

    Lovely

    Reply
  40. Stella says

    June 18, 2019 at 4:43 am

    Wish I could add one. Thanks for the info

    Reply
  41. Stella says

    June 18, 2019 at 4:43 am

    Wish I could add one. Thanks for the info

    Reply
  42. Ellen S Imbrie says

    June 18, 2019 at 4:44 am

    Thank you

    Reply
  43. Cody says

    June 18, 2019 at 4:54 am

    Nice fish

    Reply
  44. sdemarco62 says

    June 18, 2019 at 5:49 am

    Very Beautiful fish, Not sure if i want to chance it with corals.

    Reply
  45. Dee says

    June 18, 2019 at 5:57 am

    Can’t wait until I can get a flame angel or any variety really..good read

    Reply
  46. cmac9825 says

    June 18, 2019 at 6:30 am

    Very nice fish

    Reply
  47. cmac9825 says

    June 18, 2019 at 6:31 am

    Nice fish

    Reply
  48. cmac9825 says

    June 18, 2019 at 6:32 am

    Nice fish for reef tank

    Reply
  49. Jeremy Hunsberger says

    June 18, 2019 at 6:43 am

    Love Angel’s but also love coral.

    Reply
  50. Dan Brands says

    June 18, 2019 at 6:56 am

    These fish are a beautiful addition to any tank. The contrasting colors just grab your attention.

    Reply
  51. Stacey Gore says

    June 18, 2019 at 7:32 am

    Love these fish

    Reply
  52. Kayla says

    June 18, 2019 at 7:56 am

    I want coral for my tank! Beautiful

    Reply
  53. cmac9825 says

    June 18, 2019 at 8:42 am

    Captive bred more hardy

    Reply
  54. John Evans says

    June 18, 2019 at 9:48 am

    Captive bread is the best way to go

    Reply
  55. William Ware says

    June 18, 2019 at 11:37 am

    Great read.

    Reply
  56. Renee says

    June 18, 2019 at 11:57 am

    I can’t wait to get one of these!

    Reply
  57. Jerry Foster says

    June 18, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    love these fish and I am considering adding one to my 75 gallon but still a little leary as I have several corals and would hate to lose any of them but I have been looking at fish traps as a backup plan

    Reply
  58. Danzel Thad Ermac Boiser says

    June 18, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    Very informative one! I hope I can get one.

    Reply
  59. Danzel Thad Ermac Boiser says

    June 18, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    Very nice

    Reply
  60. Anthony J Szurek says

    June 18, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    The coral beauty is the easiest dwarf angel to care for

    Reply
  61. cmac9825 says

    June 19, 2019 at 6:29 am

    Great article

    Reply
  62. Jon B Swetnam says

    June 19, 2019 at 11:19 am

    What a beautiful fish and it is now available captive bred! Awesome!!

    Reply
  63. keith webb says

    June 19, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    Great article!

    Reply
  64. David Cawley-cole says

    June 20, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Goog looking fish.

    Reply
  65. Rhonda Cunningham says

    June 21, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Got to see angels while scuba diving! My fave! Good read!

    Reply
  66. Remy Lelias says

    June 21, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    I’m in love with angel fish and I’m happy that you are leaning toward a more sustainable way of fish keeping. I will get one soon for my new reef tank!!!

    Reply
  67. Remy says

    June 21, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    I absolutely love this fish. I should be getting one for my new reef tank. Can’t wait!!! Plus I’m not taking one from the wild. All my fish are going to be captive bread and all my coral are going to be aqua-cultured. The only problem is that it’s a little more expensive.

    Reply
  68. Remy Lelias says

    June 22, 2019 at 8:27 am

    I love this fish I will get it for my new reef tank!!!

    Reply
  69. Kevin Kamphuis says

    June 22, 2019 at 10:51 am

    Beautiful fish and glad to see more captive breeding in the hobby.

    Reply
  70. Sean says

    June 22, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    I had one. It killed my clam.

    Reply
  71. Nathaniel Konkel says

    June 23, 2019 at 5:22 am

    Scott Michael says minimum required size is 30 gallons (probably long) for this fish. 50 gallons seems more reasonable though for a 4 inch fish.

    Reply
  72. Vancejj says

    June 23, 2019 at 6:38 am

    Love how beautiful angels are unfortunately I’m not willing to keep them because I keep the tank for coral not fish and it’s not worth the risk. The coral beauty is my favorite.

    Reply
  73. Roger says

    June 24, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    I’d like one of these.

    Reply
  74. smash2799 says

    June 24, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    Theyre beauties alright!

    Reply
  75. fishtankpsycho says

    June 30, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    Gorgeous fish. Haven’t ever risked them in a reef tank though. I have kept them in FOWLR tanks though.

    Reply
  76. Shawn Benton says

    July 11, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    Nice to know. I am thinking of getting one tomorrow.

    Reply

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