Discover the Captivating Beauty of Bicolor Angelfish

CENTROPYGE BICOLOR

The Bicolor Angelfish are prized for their brightly contrasting hues which have earned this beauty the common names of Two-Colored Angelfish, and Blue Gold Angelfish. While the luxuriant appeal of the Centropyge bicolor will add to an aquarium is highly valued, careful consideration should be practiced when deciding to undertake caring for this magnificent fish. The Bicolor Angelfish are a moderately difficult attraction to house, requiring a stable 72-80°, 50 gallon or larger aquarium environment that boasts live rock and an established algae growth. This will allow it to successfully imitate its native omnivorous behaviors of the Indo-Pacific coral reefs. These somewhat typical Angelfish behaviors may include a moderate danger to reef life by nipping at certain corals. Bicolor Angelfish typically live alone or in very small group due to its naturally skittish demeanor, and often times can be seen darting about from crack to crevice, snatching small invertebrates along the way. Typically, upon first introducing a Bicolor Angelfish into a new environment, you may notice it finding an unoccupied cave and hiding from sight for several days or up to a week at first. This can be disconcerting for many unseasoned hobbyists, however after this initial acclimation, the Bicolor Angelfish, can grow up to 6 inches long and live up to thirteen years! This is plenty of time for it to venture out of hiding and become a civilized and very social addition to the family.