Flame Angel

Flame Angel

The Flame Angel is one of the most popular and vibrant dwarf angelfish species, renowned for its fiery red-orange body accented with bold black stripes and electric blue highlights on its fins. This hardy and active fish makes a stunning addition to reef and fish-only aquariums.

Scientific Name:

Centropyge loricula

Reefsafe:

With caution

General Size Specifications:

This species typically grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length.

Habitat:

The Flame Angel is native to the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around coral reefs in shallow lagoons, where it can find plenty of food and shelter among the rocks and corals.

Approx Lifespan:

In captivity, the Flame Angel can live up to 5-7 years with proper care.

Feeding and Diet:

This omnivorous species feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and sponges. In an aquarium, it thrives on a varied diet of marine algae, spirulina, high-quality pellets, and frozen mysis or brine shrimp.

Breeding:

Breeding in captivity is rare. The Flame Angel requires a well-established environment with stable water quality and plenty of live rock to encourage breeding behavior.