Species Profile
Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loricula
Dwarf Angelssemi-aggressive
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
40 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 4″ over ~1 year. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Marine algae sheets, sponge-based pellets, frozen mysis
Notes
Vivid fire-orange with vertical black bars and electric-blue edges on the fins. One of the most photogenic reef fish — but like all Centropyge angels, may nip stony corals and clam mantles. Highly individual.
Photo: Normann Z / Wikimedia Commons · Source · Public domain