What fish can live with Potter's Angelfish?

Potter's Angelfish pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Percula Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Potter's Angelfish

Centropyge potteri

Also known as: Russet Angelfish, Hawaiian Pygmy

Dwarf Angelssemi-aggressive

Adult size

4″

Minimum tank

70 gal

Temperature

72–80°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Diet

Marine algae sheets, sponge-based pellets, frozen mysis

Notes

Hawaiian endemic with stunning orange-and-blue marbling. Harder to feed than other Centropyge, many specimens won't accept prepared foods initially. Needs a well-established tank with grazing surfaces.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Potter's Angelfish

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Potter's 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.