Red Stripe Angelfish (Centropyge eibli)
Also known as Eibli’s Angelfish, the Red Stripe Angel is a beautifully patterned dwarf species featuring a soft grey body covered in fine horizontal orange-red stripes, finished with subtle blue accents. A more understated but elegant angelfish, it adds movement and detail to any marine aquarium.
Compatibility:
Semi-aggressive. Generally more peaceful than many dwarf angels but can still be territorial, especially towards other angelfish. Mixes well with tangs, wrasse, clownfish, gobies, and other semi-aggressive community species.
Reef Compatibility:
With caution. May nip at soft corals, LPS, and clam mantles, though it is often considered one of the safer dwarf angelfish options for reef tanks.
Diet:
Omnivore – benefits from a varied diet including marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and algae-based foods such as spirulina. Sponge-based foods are recommended for long-term health.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 24–27°C
- Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Minimum Tank Size: 150L
Care Level:
Moderate – hardy once settled but requires a mature aquarium with stable parameters and plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter.
Top Tip:
Introduce as one of the later additions to the tank to reduce territorial behaviour, and ensure plenty of rockwork to create natural boundaries.
