Fishers Angelfish

Fishers Angelfish (Centropyge fisheri) is native to Indo-Pacific reef ecosystems. Wild populations distribute across coral reefs from East Africa through Indonesia, the Philippines, and into the western Pacific. Captive-bred Fishers Angelfish is increasingly available and is the more sustainable choice when you can find it.

Fishers Angelfish requires a minimum of 55 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 2.5 inches adult size and territorial range. For Fishers Angelfish, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.

Fishers Angelfish requires standard reef parameters: temperature 76-80°F, specific gravity 1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, alkalinity 8-9 dKH, calcium 420-450 ppm, magnesium 1300-1400 ppm, ammonia + nitrite 0 ppm, nitrate under 10 ppm. Use a refractometer (not hydrometer) to measure salinity.

Fishers Angelfish is a omnivore. Provide a varied diet of pellets, frozen foods, and supplemental greens. Feed twice daily in small portions. Browse our food guides for product recommendations.

Fishers Angelfish is best paired with peaceful reef-tank species in similar size class. Avoid known fin-nippers and large aggressive species.

Fishers Angelfish reaches 2.5 inches at adulthood with a captive lifespan of 5-10 years with proper care.

Fishers Angelfish breeding in captivity ranges from straightforward to very difficult. Captive-bred specimens are increasingly available from sustainable aquaculture facilities.

Fishers Angelfish is susceptible to ich, velvet, marine flukes, and bacterial infections. Quarantine new Fishers Angelfish for 4-6 weeks before adding to display.

Fishers Angelfish is sold at LFS, online retailers, and direct from breeders. Browse live Fishers Angelfish from vetted Fast Aquatics vendors with carrier-tracked overnight shipping, climate-aware hold logic, and a 4-hour DOA window with photo-evidence claims.