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Woodhead's Angelfish
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Woodhead's Angelfish

Centropyge woodheadi

The Woodhead's Angelfish was recently described as a new species of Pygmy Angelfish. Formerly known as the Yellow &; Black Heraldi Angelfish, this fish is bright yellow with a jet black stripe on the rear half of the dorsal fin. This unique fish is found in the pristine waters of the South Pacif
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
✗Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Woodhead's Angelfish is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution)✗ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
70 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility