Multibar Angelfish

Paracentropyge multifasciata - The Multibar Angelfish is a sought after species with mesmerizing contrasting black and white stripes. Wild caught Multibars are rarely offered since they are so difficult to feed and acclimate to captivity; they're often said to be "best left in the ocean." We agree. However, these ethically and sustainably captive bred Multibar Angelfish are already well conditioned and eating prepared foods! They're as hardy as any other angelfish once they are acclimated and eating well.

This is one of the more "reef safe with caution" species of angelfish, and reefers report that captive bred Multibars are even less likely to pick at their coral and sessile inverts. 

These exciting dwarf angelfish reach a size of 4.5” and do best in tanks of at least 75 gallons with lots of mature live rock for grazing. Captive bred Mutlibars accept most appropriately sized pellet foods and frozen foods. We recommend a varied diet of angelfish specific foods containing sponge, frozen mysis, and Easy Reefs DKI pellets and Masstick.

Care

Though the captive bred individuals are easier to keep, this species is still sensitive to changing/swinging water parameters, immature aquariums, and poor water conditions. This species does best when kept in a very mature, stable aquarium with lots of rock work for hiding and grazing. If you plan to quarantine your new angelfish, take a look at our article about how to keep the parameters stable and the tank free of detritus and organic matter at all times in a quarantine tank. Use an acrylic acclimation box to introduce these small fish to your display aquarium. Please also be sure to follow our important acclimation procedure.