ANGEL DWARF – HALFBLACK Centropyge vroliki

$99.99

The Half Black Angelfish, sometimes called the Pearlscale Angelfish, like its name describes is black on its rear half and cream or pearl in coloration on its front half. Native to the Indo-Pacific ranging from Christmas Island in the west to Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands in the east, north to Taiwan and south to Lord Howe Island. They can reach approximately 4 inches long as adults. Interestingly juveniles of the Mimic Surgeonfish mimic this angelfish in appearance.

Description

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Reef Compatible: With Caution

General Description: The Half Black Angelfish, sometimes called the Pearlscale Angelfish, like its name describes is black on its rear half and cream or pearl in coloration on its front half. Native to the Indo-Pacific ranging from Christmas Island in the west to Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands in the east, north to Taiwan and south to Lord Howe Island. They can reach approximately 4 inches long as adults. Interestingly juveniles of the Mimic Surgeonfish mimic this angelfish in appearance.

Diet Requirements: Largely herbivorous in the wild, they will also feed on sponges. Offer a diet of frozen shrimps, angel specific frozen foods, herbivorous foods such as Spirulina, Chlorella, and marine sheet algae, a high quality marine flake or pellet, and other enriched frozen foods for optimal health, color, and longevity.

Care Requirements: They require a minimum 75 gallon aquarium with lots of hiding places, and live rock for grazing. One of the more aggressive members of the genus, the Half Black Angel is best kept as the only dwarf angelfish in the aquarium. The Centropyge genus includes some of the best angelfish for a reef system. Take caution however, as this angel may eat soft coral polyps, clams, and zoanthids. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 1″ to 1-3/4″; Medium: 1-3/4″ to 2-1/2″; Large: 2-1/2″ to 4-1/2″

 

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.