General information – bicolor angle is a beautiful dwarf angel with

astonishing contrasts colors of yellow and deep blue. It belongs to the

Centropyge Genus, like its entire genus the bicolor is a small sized

angel. In its natural habitat this fish feeds mainly on algae from the reef

surface. Although it is very irresistible to purchase the Bicolor Angelfish

it is not as easy to keep as many other angelfish. In the wild, the bicolor

angle can be found singly, in pairs, or in small groups. 

Common Name - Bicolor Angel, Oriole Angel, Gold and Blue Angelfish,

Two color angel

Scientific Name - Centropyge bicolor

Photo by: Eli Harpaz

Origin- Indian Ocean

Size – Up to 12.5 cm (5 inches)

First discovered - Unknown

Nutrition – In the wild the bicolor angel feeds on algae and crustaceans. In captivity it is recommended to

offer them a variety of high quality marine foods, frozen foods such as brine shrimp and mysis along with

nori and Spirulina should complete their diet. Feed them 2-3 times a day in small amounts.

Behavior- Peaceful

Maintenance and care – The Bicolor Angel should be kept in a 30 gallon fish tank as a minimum.

The tank should be decorated with rocks and plenty of room to swim and hide. It is recommended to keep

only one dwarf angelfish per tank, unless the aquarium is large (70 gallon and up). The Bicolor angel may

nip at large polyped stony corals, soft corals, Zoanthids and clam mantles so it is not always

recommended keeping it in reef tanks.

Water Parameters – Temperature: 72F - 80F (22C - 27C), pH 8.1-8.4, Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025 

Breeding – Not yet breed in captivity.