Flame Angelfish care

Centropyge loricula · Saltwater · Intermediate level care

A fiery red dwarf angelfish that is more demanding than the coral beauty.

Smallest tank70 gallons

Adult size4 inches

Temperature75 to 80°F

pH8.1 to 8.4

GroupFine on its own

TemperamentSemi aggressive

SwimsAll levels

Lives5 to 8 years

Watch for: It can nip some corals, and it is shy and needs rocks for cover.

Feeding

Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish. Marine pellets, spirulina, nori, frozen mysis.

Claims a territory and guards it.

Fish that pass every check with Flame Angelfish in a 140 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.

What size tank does a Flame Angelfish need?

At least 70 gallons. Adults grow to about 4 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.

What temperature does a Flame Angelfish like?

75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 8.1 to 8.4. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.

How many Flame Angelfish should I keep together?

One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.

What do Flame Angelfish eat?

Marine pellets, spirulina, nori, frozen mysis. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish.

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