Centropyge loricula
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| Flame Angel | |
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| Flame Angel | |
| Species | Centropyge loricula |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 151.416 liters 151,416.471 mL 40 US Gallons (151.4L) |
| Size | 5.906 in
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9") |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.0 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 299.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-6 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Flame Angel, Dwarf Flame Angel, Flame Angelfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Centropyge loriculus
[edit] Sexing
- Males are larger and brighter in colour.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A relatively peaceful fish suitable for peaceful communities and is considered reef safe, although may nip at stony corals, zoanthids and some clams. Best kept either singly or in pairs however. Two males are not advised and should not be kept with similar-looking fish.
[edit] Diet
- The Flame Angel prefers a varied diet of spirulina and marine algae as well as mysid shrimp and other prepared meaty foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of live rock and hiding places. Needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.023.
[edit] Behaviour
- Generally peaceful towards tankmates, but may be territorial to new additions, other Flame Angels or similar looking fish.
[edit] Identification
- This fish has a vivid oval-shaped orange body and fins. The anal and dorsal are tipped with vivid blue and the flanks are striped with vertical black bars.
[edit] Pictures
 Flame Angel |
[edit] External links
Facts about Centropyge loricula
| Availability | Common |
| Common name | Flame Angel , Flame Angel, Dwarf Flame Angel, and Flame Angelfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Pomacanthidae + |
| Foods | Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 5.906 in (15 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 6 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.5 + |
| Maximum sg | 1.025 + |
| Maximum temperature | 299.817 K (26.667 °C, 80 °F, 539.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 40 US Gallon (151.416 liters, 151,416.471 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8 + |
| Minimum sg | 1.02 + |
| Minimum temperature | 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Centropyge loricula, and Centropyge loriculus |
