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Heinz Mahler
Dabei seit : 02.08.2006
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The White-Tail Dwarf Angel is rarely seen in the trade; one of the dwarf-dwarf angels and smallest members of the Centropyge genus, growing to only a couple of inches in length (max.2). Also known as the Pacific Pygmy Angel, Pygmy Yellowtail Angel, Royal Blue Pygmy Angelfish, Damsel Angelfish, Whitetail Pygmy Angelfish, Pygmy Yellowfin, or Pygmy Yellowtail Angelfish, and over all, as a really hardy fish . It can be very territorial and will often kill other Dwarf Angels, and harass any docile fish. One male and several females can be kept together and can be bred in an aquarium.
It requires a tank with lots of hiding places and live rock for grazing like all members of the Centropyge genius. Not a good reef dweller, the White-Tail Dwarf Angel is prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) also at clam mantles. . The diet of the White-Tail Dwarf Angel should consist of marine algae, like all Centropyge consume the White-Tail Dwarf Angel a considerable amount of microalgae and detritus, therefore it pays to not be too meticulous in keeping their system to clean. The White-Tail Dwarf Angel eats also like other Dwarf Angels, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysid or frozen shrimp, and other quality meaty foods. Like all angelfish, the White-Tail Dwarf Angel are constant and voracious feeders. They will sample anything and everything placed within the tank, including corals. Caution should be used when considering placing an angel
Dwarf angels are known prey items for many larger reef fishes. Which explains their inquisitive and alert behaviour. Placing these fish with larger predatory species should be avoided (ie: Groupers/Bass, Lionfish, Triggers). Dwarf angels do not adjust well to aggressive tankmates.
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