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Rusty AngelFamily: Pomacanthidae
The Rusty Angel is another pygmy angelfish that looks a lot like a Shepardi Angelfish. It is a very hardy fish, similar to the Coral Beauty (Centropyge bispinosus).It is possible to keep the Rusty Angel in reefs since most don't harm the corals, but you must keep an eye out for problems since the Rusty Angelfish can turn destructive. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Centropyge ferrugata |
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Maintenance:
It is important that you feed angelfish all kinds of live,
frozen, and prepared formula foods. Pygmy angelfish, including the Rusty
Angelfish, are known to eat mostly algae in the wild, so a diet rich in
vegetable matter is essential. There are several good commercial foods
available including Formula II and Angel Formula.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
The Rusty Angel is found in the Indo-Pacific from the Tanabe
bay (about 281 miles southwest of Japan) to the southern tip of Taiwan.
Swims at depths of 10 to 30 meters (33-100 ft.).
Social Behaviors:
Rusty Angels are found singly in nature, in the aquarium
they are a good community fish that keep to themselves.
Sexual differences:
Unknown
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Not accomplished in captivity. See Breeding
Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine is
fish between 75 and 79 degrees.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Rusty Angel adults can grow to 10 cm (4.0 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 30 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements.
Availability:
This fish is available from time to time and is not too expensive..
Comments from people who have kept this fish:
this fish has been hardy as awell as a great algae controller. I have had no problems so far with them eating coral. I have a coral beauty in the same tank. Both fish seem to get along but they do have their own spots in the tank. I like the coral beauty best because it has almost identical makings to the rusty, only the coral beauty has color on its tail fin.
easy to keep but they can easly die from disease.
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Author: David Brough. CFS.
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