Angelfish – Rusty

Rusty Angelfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  60 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 10cm (4″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 6 years

Scientific Name: Centropyge Ferrugata

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (May nip at sessile invertebrate)

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 – 3 inches

The rusty angelfish, scientific name Centropyge Ferrugata is a semi-aggressive fish. The rusty angelfish is a dwarf species of angelfish.  Their minimum tank size is 60 gallons. Rusty angelfish can grow up to 4” and can live up to 6 years. They are omnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine and mysis shrimp and also different types of algae such as nori sheets and pellets. Rusty angelfish should be kept singly as they will become territorial with other rusty angelfish. Rusty angelfish will fight with other angelfish that have similar appearance/shape. Multiple angelfish can be kept together but many factors will determine aggression levels; tank size, fish size, rock work, amount of food, other fish in the tank, and also the order the fish are added. Angelfish are not reef safe, they will eat coral polyps and they may also nip at sessile invertebrates such as clams. Rusty angelfish will sleep in crevices in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day.