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Orange-back angelfish Profile

Centropyge acanthops

ℹ️ Overview

The Orange-back angelfish (Centropyge acanthops) is a small, brightly colored marine fish featuring a vivid orange back and a pale blue body, accented with vertical, thin blue stripes. Originating from the Western Indian Ocean, it typically inhabits coral reefs. Despite its striking appearance, it is not as well-known or commonly kept in the aquarium hobby when compared to other angelfish species.

📊 Datasheet

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  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityRare
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
  • VibrancyVibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

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