bicolor angelfish (Centropyge bicolor, also known as Oriole Angelfish) Information

Bicolor angelfish

The bicolor angelfish (Centropyge bicolor, also known as Oriole Angelfish) is a marine angelfish, with an easily recognisable yellow front and a dark blue rear completed with a yellow tail. This species is widely distributed in the South Pacific. The bicolor angel fish has a maximum size at just under 15 cm making it a relatively large member of the Centropyge (Dwarf Angelfish) genus.

Bicolor angelfish

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Despite being favored by many aquarists, the bicolor angelfish can be very difficult to keep, even experts often find it difficult to keep them beyond an initial acclimatisation period.


  •     Distribution: Indo-Pacific
  •     Adult Size: 6 inches (15.2cm)
  •     Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
  •     Temperament: Timid and skittish