Golden angelfish

The Golden angelfish lives in the reef-associated, non-migratory, marine, depth range 3 - 60 m environment.

The Golden Angelfish is Best Left to the Experts, Mark Martin While it is tempting to generalize about groups of fishes, such generalizations can often lead to problems. Such is the case with a few species of Dwarf Angelfishes. More

* Golden Angelfish - Facts On The Shy Golden Angelfish Golden Angelfish - Facts On The Shy Golden Angelfish = 76rate or flag this page By PirateFX Scientific Name : Centropyge Aurantia More

Though simply colored, the Golden Angelfish is quite spectacular as an aquarium pet! Though a very pretty fish, the Golden Angelfish is very shy and will need lots of nooks and crannies to retreat into. More

The Golden Angelfish was once a rarely seen fish in the industry but made popular by demand. Many of these specimens have a hard time acclimating to the bright lights of most home aquariums as these fish are collected from excessive depths. More

The Golden Angelfish is also known as the Aurinatus Angelfish or Velvet Dwarf Angel. This hard-to-find species is secretive in nature, making it both difficult to acquire and a prized fish in the hobby. More

The golden angelfish is not born with its coloration, yet as the fish ages, the color will appear. At a young age, this variety is often misidentified as a blushing or koie (2). More

Though a very pretty fish, the Golden Angelfish is very shy and will need lots of nooks and crannies to retreat into. It is a hardy aquarium inhabitant once it is acclimated. More

We have Marble Angelfish, Golden Angelfish, and London bred Wild Angelfish. Key Benefits bullet The Angelfish are London bred in London Water which makes it much easier for you to tend. More

Golden Angelfish (Centropyge aurantia) can be a grand, unique, and personable aquarium addition. Though members of the genus Centropyge are referred to as Dwarf Angels because of their small size (generally three to... More

The diet of the Golden Angelfish should consist of algae and angelfish food preparations containing various sponges. Should also be offered mysis shrimp and other meaty foods. Maximum Length: 4 in. More

* The Golden Angelfish has a light coloring which makes large portions of its body almost transparent. Modern breeding trends have been towards brighter yet deeper colors. More

The golden angelfish (centropyge Aurantia) is a stunning dwarf angel that commands a high price and is fairly difficult to find. The golden angelfish is a difficult angel to keep alive and should only be attempted by those that can properly see to its needs. More

Common names

Golden angelfish in English
Golden pygmy-angelfish in English
Gylden dværgkejserfisk in Danish (dansk)
Tifitifi in Samoan (gagana fa'a Samoa)
橘色刺尻魚 in Mandarin Chinese
橘色刺尻鱼 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Pomacanthidae
Genus : Centropyge
Species : Centropyge aurantia
Authority : Randall and Wass, 1974