Description

The Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus) is a stunning and popular dwarf angelfish prized for its vivid colors and relatively manageable size, making it a favorite in marine aquariums.

🔥 Flame Angelfish Description:

• Scientific Name: Centropyge loriculus

• Common Name: Flame Angelfish

• Origin: Central and South Pacific (e.g., Hawaii, Tahiti, Marshall Islands)

• Size: Up to 4 inches (10 cm)

• Coloration: Vibrant red-orange body with vertical black bars on the sides and electric blue accents on the dorsal and anal fins

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive

• Lifespan: 5–7 years in captivity with good care

🧪 Tank Requirements:

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons (55+ gallons preferred for mature individuals or if keeping with other fish)

• Water Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

• pH Level: 8.1–8.4

• Specific Gravity: 1.020–1.025

• Water Hardness: 8–12 dKH

• Aquascape: Lots of live rock for grazing and hiding places

🍽️ Diet:

• Omnivorous – Feed a balanced diet of:

  • Marine algae and spirulina

  • Mysis shrimp and brine shrimp

  • High-quality angelfish-specific pellets and flakes

  • Occasional chopped seafood

Feed 2–3 times per day. Grazing on live rock is beneficial for their digestive health.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Compatibility:

• Reef Safe: With caution – May nip at corals (especially LPS and clam mantles); individual behavior varies

• Tankmates:

  • Generally fine with other semi-aggressive fish of different species

  • Avoid housing with other dwarf angelfish unless tank is large (75+ gallons) to prevent territorial aggression

  • Monitor with shy or slow-moving species

💡 Care Tips:

• Provide ample hiding spots and swimming space.

• Acclimate slowly to prevent stress.

• Watch for signs of aggression or coral picking.

• Keep water quality high – they’re sensitive to poor conditions.