Species Profile
Bicolor Angelfish
Centropyge bicolor
Also known as: Oriole Angelfish, Two-Coloured Angelfish
Dwarf Angelssemi-aggressive
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
70 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Marine algae sheets, sponge-based pellets, frozen mysis
Notes
Sharply two-toned: vivid yellow front half, electric blue back half. Larger and pushier than other dwarf angels. Notorious coral-nipper. FOWLR or sparse-coral tanks only.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Bicolor Angelfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Bicolor Angelfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Ocellaris Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue-Green Chromis
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Royal Gramma
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Firefish Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Percula Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Maroon Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Tomato Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellowtail Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Three-Stripe Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue Hippo Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Powder Blue Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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