Flame Angelfish - Centropyge loricula
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The Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula) is a vibrant and popular marine angelfish, displaying a bright red-orange body with vertical black stripes and deep blue edging on the dorsal and anal fins. This semi-aggressive dwarf angelfish adds vivid color and activity to reef aquariums.
Common Name: Flame Angelfish
Scientific Name: Centropyge loricula
Family: Pomacanthidae
Size: Up to 4 inches (10 cm)
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Moderate
Reef Safe: With caution
Native Region: Found throughout the Central and Western Pacific, including the Marshall Islands, Fiji, and Tonga, typically inhabiting coral-rich reef slopes and lagoons.
Tank Size: Minimum of 55 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate/Decor: Provide live rock for grazing and hiding; maintain open swimming areas and moderate water flow.
• Diet: Omnivorous—feeds on algae, sponges, and meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or finely chopped seafood.
• Behavior: Semi-aggressive; may defend territory from other dwarf angelfish or similar-sized fish.
• Tankmates: Compatible with most peaceful reef fish; avoid very small or delicate species.
• Reef Notes: May nip at soft or stony corals; best kept in established reef tanks with plenty of live rock.