Dr. Hiroyuki Tanaka, Japan
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(Smith & Radcliffe, 1911)
Paracentropyge multifasciata, also known as the Multibarred Angelfish, Many Banded Angelfish or as the Banded Multifasciatus Angel, has individual black and yellow vertical bands arranged in an always other appearance, with a thin stripe of white bordering each black band. The tail is white to yellow with small black speckles. A juvenile can be distinguished by a blue eyespot at the back of the dorsal fin.
Paracentropyge multifasciata requires a tank with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. This angelfish is best kept as the only species member in a tank. The genus Centropyge is prone to nip at clam mantles, stony and soft corals and regrettably, for that matter, Centropyge multifasciata too.
Like other dwarf angels, Paracentropyge multifasciata are hermaphroditic and indistinguishable in color variations from male to female.
Paracentropyge multifasciata can be a finicky eater; it prefers a variety of small meaty items and live sponges as well as angelfish and herbivore preparations. Centropyge multifasciata is not a good reef dweller; these and the trait of becoming somewhat territorial upon acclimatization make this a challenging fish to keep.
Synonyms:
Centropyge multifasciata (Smith & Radcliffe, 1911)
Centropyge multifasciatus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1911)
Holacanthus multifasciatus Smith & Radcliffe, 1911
Paracentropyge multifasciatus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1911)
Paracentropyge multifasciata, also known as the Multibarred Angelfish, Many Banded Angelfish or as the Banded Multifasciatus Angel, has individual black and yellow vertical bands arranged in an always other appearance, with a thin stripe of white bordering each black band. The tail is white to yellow with small black speckles. A juvenile can be distinguished by a blue eyespot at the back of the dorsal fin.
Paracentropyge multifasciata requires a tank with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. This angelfish is best kept as the only species member in a tank. The genus Centropyge is prone to nip at clam mantles, stony and soft corals and regrettably, for that matter, Centropyge multifasciata too.
Like other dwarf angels, Paracentropyge multifasciata are hermaphroditic and indistinguishable in color variations from male to female.
Paracentropyge multifasciata can be a finicky eater; it prefers a variety of small meaty items and live sponges as well as angelfish and herbivore preparations. Centropyge multifasciata is not a good reef dweller; these and the trait of becoming somewhat territorial upon acclimatization make this a challenging fish to keep.
Synonyms:
Centropyge multifasciata (Smith & Radcliffe, 1911)
Centropyge multifasciatus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1911)
Holacanthus multifasciatus Smith & Radcliffe, 1911
Paracentropyge multifasciatus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1911)
