Centropyge shepardi
| Identification | A handsome dwarf angel — a deep orange body crossed by fine dark bars, with a black-blotched dorsal and blue-edged fins. Endemic to the Mariana Islands region. |
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| Maximum Length | about 4″ |
| Origin | Western Pacific — Guam and the Mariana Islands |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 Gal. |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe with caution |
Behavior
A hardy, active dwarf angel that grazes algae across the rock all day and turns bold once established. Semi-aggressive toward other dwarf angels, so add it late and give it space.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore and grazer. Provide dried algae/nori and angelfish preparations plus mysis and pellets.
Cautions
May nip LPS, soft corals, zoanthids and clam mantles. Territorial toward other Centropyge. Needs mature rock with algae to graze.