Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loriculus |
Flame Angelfish are extremely colorful, they have varying shades of red, orange, black and blue and most certainly stand out among the residents of your aquarium. This dwarf angelfish is extremely popular and may be one of the top 10 saltwater fish kept by hobbyists. Care must be taken as they can be very territorial and may be best added last to your tank. Due to their aggressivness towards each other it is highly recommended that you keep only one Flame Angelfish in your tank.
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Size |
3 - 4 inches |
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Temp |
74F - 78F |
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pH |
8.1 - 8.4 |
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Specific Gravity |
1.020 -1.025 |
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Hardness |
8 - 12 dkH |
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Compatibility |
Semi-aggressive |
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Min. Tank Size |
30 - 50 gal. with plenty of room to swim around in. This fish will roam the tank throughout the day grazing on algae. |
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Diet |
Herbivore, algae, dried seaweed and sponge based foods |
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Reef Suitability |
This fish is known to pick at soft corals, feather dusters, clams and other invertebrates. |
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Sexing |
Difficult / Impossible |
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Breeding |
It's very difficult to get Flame Angelfish to reproduce in a home aquarium. |
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Difficulty Level |
5 on a 1 to 10 (10 being the most difficult) scale |
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Boardroom Aquatics | Aquarium Sales | Service | Rare Tropicals
Fort Myers, Florida
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Flame Angelfish
