Description
Scientific Name: Centropyge eibli
Common Names: Eibli Angelfish, Red Stripe Angelfish, Orangelined Angelfish, Eibl’s Angelfish, Blacktail Angelfish
Maximum Length: 6″
Minimum Aquarium Size: 70 Gallons
Aquarium Suitability: Generally Durable and Hardy
Diet: Omnivorous; requires a balanced diet of marine algae, spirulina, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items like brine shrimp or krill.
Reef Safe: Yes, with caution
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; territorial once established, especially toward similar species. Best as the only dwarf angel in smaller tanks.
Captive Care: The Eibli Angelfish stands out with its tiger-like orange stripes and energetic personality, offering a glimpse of Indo-Pacific reef life in your aquarium. Suitable for intermediate hobbyists, it appreciates live rock for grazing and hiding, along with varied feeding to maintain health. Quarantine new arrivals for 2–4 weeks to guard against ich, and provide a tight-fitting lid to prevent jumps.
Fun Facts:
- Tiger-Like Stripes: Centropyge eibli features bold vertical orange lines on a gray body, resembling a tiger’s pattern, which adds a striking visual element to marine tanks.
- Hybrid Potential: In the wild, it occasionally hybridizes with the Pearlscale Angelfish (Centropyge vroliki), resulting in unique color variations observed in some populations.
- Algae Grazer: This dwarf angel helps control algae growth by foraging on natural surfaces, contributing to a balanced ecosystem in well-maintained reef setups.
- Indo-Pacific Wanderer: Native to the Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Polynesia, it thrives in coral-rich environments up to 100 feet deep, adapting readily to aquariums with ample rockwork.
