{"id":8957,"date":"2026-02-17T07:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/melanesia-midnight-dwarf-angelfish-centropyge-nox\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:14:32","slug":"melanesia-midnight-dwarf-angelfish-centropyge-nox","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=melanesia-midnight-dwarf-angelfish-centropyge-nox","title":{"rendered":"Melanesia Midnight Dwarf Angelfish Centropyge Nox"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"196\">Melanesia Midnight Dwarf Angelfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"194\">Centropyge nox<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"504\"><strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"211\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"214\" \/>The Melanesia Midnight Dwarf Angelfish is a <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"291\">striking, all-black angelfish<\/strong> that adds elegance and mystery to the marine aquarium. Its deep, velvety coloration and compact size make it a unique choice for aquarists looking for something different from the usual brightly colored dwarfs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"641\"><strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"517\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"553\">Western Pacific<\/strong>, particularly around Melanesia, where it inhabits reef slopes and coral-rich lagoons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"655\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\" \/>Omnivorous \u2013 enjoys a diet of <strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"776\">marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and angelfish pellets or flakes<\/strong>. Supplement with algae-based foods to ensure proper nutrition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1076\"><strong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"858\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"861\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"924\">peaceful to semi-aggressive community tanks<\/strong>. Can be territorial toward other dwarf angelfish. May occasionally nip at <strong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1049\">LPS corals, clam mantles, and some soft corals<\/strong> if kept in a reef setup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1093\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\" \/><strong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1115\">Semi-aggressive<\/strong> \u2013 generally peaceful but will defend its territory, especially against similar species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1319\"><strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1228\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\" \/><strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1247\">Intermediate<\/strong> \u2013 hardy, but does best in a stable, well-established marine aquarium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1344\"><strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1342\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1472\">\n<li data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1383\">\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1383\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1381\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<p data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1403\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1401\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<p data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1433\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1431\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1472\">\n<p data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1472\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1470\">55+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1620\">The <strong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1506\">Midnight Dwarf Angelfish<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1545\">rare and eye-catching species<\/strong> perfect for aquarists who want a more unusual centerpiece in their tank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melanesia Midnight Dwarf Angelfish \u2013 Centropyge nox Overview:The Melanesia Midnight Dwarf Angelfish is a striking, all-black angelfish that adds elegance and mystery to the marine aquarium. Its deep, velvety coloration and compact size make it a unique choice for aquarists looking for something different from the usual brightly colored dwarfs. 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