Potter's Angelfish

The Potter's Angelfish requires a well-established tank with multiple hiding places and live rock for grazing on microalgae. Like other members of this genus it is solitary and stays close to shelter.

Common Name(s): Potter's Angelfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Centropyge potteri
Origin Hawaiian endemic.
Natural Habitat Juveniles can be found at depths of 5 meters while adults are generally at 10-50 meters (33-150 ft.) in rock, coral and rubble areas.
Care Level : Hard
Density 1.020-1.026
Temperature 22-26 deg C
Maximum Size: 5"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Reef Safe: With Caution
Feeding Requirements: Omnivore - The Potter's Angelfish should be offered a variety of foods including Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.
Temperament / Behavior: Semi-aggressive
Compatibility It may attack soft corals and other sessile invertebrates in the reef aquarium. Unless in a large aquarium the Potters angelfish should be the only angel in the tank and introduced last. Slightly more prone to nip at corals than other dwarf angels.
Life Expectancy 6-10 years