{"id":2565,"date":"2026-02-16T23:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/blue-back-dwarf-angelfish-centropyge-colini\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:11:24","slug":"blue-back-dwarf-angelfish-centropyge-colini","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=blue-back-dwarf-angelfish-centropyge-colini","title":{"rendered":"Blue Back Dwarf Angelfish Centropyge Colini"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"166\">Blue Back Dwarf Angelfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"164\">Centropyge colini<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"463\"><strong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"181\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"184\" \/>The Blue Back Dwarf Angelfish is a <strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"243\">stunning marine fish<\/strong> with a <strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"313\">bright yellow body contrasted by a deep blue dorsal region<\/strong>, creating a striking two-tone appearance. Its small size, bold colors, and active swimming make it a standout in both reef and fish-only aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"623\"><strong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"476\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"479\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"512\">Western Pacific<\/strong>, particularly around Melanesian and Micronesian reefs, where it inhabits coral-rich lagoons and reef slopes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"852\"><strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"637\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"640\" \/>Omnivorous \u2013 thrives on <strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"771\">marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality angelfish pellets or frozen foods<\/strong>. Supplement with <strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"807\">seaweed sheets<\/strong> to maintain vibrant coloration and health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"869\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\" \/>Compatible with <strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"924\">peaceful to semi-aggressive fish<\/strong>. Territorial toward other dwarf angelfish, so keep singly or in a large tank. 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Its small size, bold colors, and active swimming make it a standout in both reef and fish-only aquariums. 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