Aquarium species profile

Flame Angelfish

Centropyge loricula · Central Pacific (Cook Islands, Hawaii, Marshall Islands)

Minimum tank70 gal

Adult size4"

Care levelModerate

TemperamentSemi-Aggressive

Temperature72–80°F

pH range8.1–8.4

Diet

Omnivore – algae, marine pellets, frozen mysis, nori/seaweed sheets

Compatible tank mates

Most reef fish; tank-raised specimens more adaptable

Tank mates to avoid

Corals/clams (may nip), other dwarf angelfish, similar-colored fish

Care notes

Vibrant red-orange coloration with black vertical bars. May nip at SPS and LPS corals. Reef-safe with caution. Needs extensive live rock for grazing.

Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.

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