Fireball Angelfish (Centropyge aurantonotus)
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Centropyge aurantonotus
Centropyge aurantonotus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
7-9 years
Family
Pomacanthidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Fireball Angelfish, Brazilian Flameback Angelfish, Flameback Pygmy Angelfish
Additional scientific names
- Centropyge aurantanota, Centropyge aurantonota
Origin
- Western Atlantic Ocean: Caribbean Islands to Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sexing
- It is not possible to visually sex this fish.
Tank compatibility
- Not necessarily reef safe, will nip at stony and soft corals.
Diet
- Omnivorous
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment specifics
- Does best in a mature rocky set up with plenty of hiding places.
Behaviour
- A semi-aggressive Angelfish.
Identification
- Often confused with the African Flameback Angelfish.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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