Can a Australian Orange and Purple Open Brain Coral Live With a Coral Beauty Angelfish?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 63/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Dwarf angels (Centropyge) may nip LPS polyps and clam mantles -- reef with caution
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Australian Orange and Purple Open Brain Coral
Acanthastrea pachysepta
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 50 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
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Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosa
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 70 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- omnivore