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Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula) - Saltwater Aquarium Fish

🐠 Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula)

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🐠 Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula)

Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Reef-Associated

 

📋 The Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula) is one of the most vibrant and sought-after dwarf angelfish in the marine aquarium world. Its fiery red-orange body accented with vertical black bars and bright electric-blue fin edges makes it an unmistakable standout in any reef system.

Native to the crystal-clear waters of the Central Pacific, this hardy species is known for its bold colors and lively personality. The Flame Angelfish thrives in established aquariums with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. It’s a curious, active swimmer and a great choice for reef and fish-only tanks alike.

Few species combine beauty and adaptability like this one — the Flame Angelfish remains a top favorite for marine aquarists worldwide.

 

💡 Highlights

Brilliant coloration: vivid red-orange body with bold black vertical bars
Hardy and adaptable: perfect for intermediate aquarists
📏 Compact size: ideal for medium marine aquariums
Reef compatible: safe with most corals, with minor caution
🐠 Highly active: adds motion and energy to reef displays

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Flame Angelfish

 

📛 Common Name: Flame Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Centropyge loricula
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Pomacanthidae
🌍 Origin: Central Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tahiti, Cook Islands)
📏 Max Size: 10 cm (≈ 4")
💧 pH Range: 8.0 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28 °C (75 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy to Moderate
💖 Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial with similar species
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – generally reef safe, though may nip at coral polyps
🏠 Min Tank Size: 180 L (48 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle to lower regions
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes – sustainably collected from Pacific reefs
Lifespan: 5–7 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, sponges, mysis shrimp, marine pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterers; forms harems in the wild

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