Centropyge vrolikii has a pale greyish to brownish body marked with whitish scale centres that darken to black towards the tail.

[1] This species is found in lagoons and seaward reefs, most frequently in areas of dense coral growth.

[2] They are common where there is a rock or rubble substrate, particularly where there is rich and varied algal and sponge growth.

[2] Centropyge vrolikii is common in the aquarium trade,[1] but does not tolerate Ionic copper medications very well.

It is recommended to use Ionic copper treatments only, or rather, a less harsh procedure such as the Hybrid Tank Transfer method [8]