Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loricula
What you need to keep a Flame Angelfish
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Seachem Reef Carbonate
From R161Sizes
Seachem Ammonia Alert
R267
Seachem Reef Iron
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Seachem Reef Phosphorus
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pH
8–8.4
Temperature
24–27 °C
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Arguably the most popular dwarf angelfish, the Flame Angelfish displays fiery red and orange coloration with vertical black stripes. It can occasionally nip at corals in a reef environment.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Flame Angelfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Flame Angelfish's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Semi-aggressive. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Flame Angelfish last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Flame Angelfish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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