Description
Livestock Profile
Overview
- Quarantine Method Summary
- Quarantine for at least 2 weeks with observation and treatment for common parasites.
- Disease Sensitivity
- Moderate
- Medication Sensitivity
- High
- Short Description
- A small, vibrant angelfish known for its striking coloration and reef-safe behavior.
- Care Overview
- Requires a well-maintained reef tank with plenty of hiding spots and swimming space.
- Compatibility Notes
- Generally peaceful but can be territorial with similar species.
- Aquascape Notes
- Provide plenty of live rock and hiding places to reduce stress.
- Special Requirements
- Needs stable water parameters and a varied diet.
- Quarantine Notes
- Monitor for signs of ich and other common diseases during quarantine.
Identity & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name
- Centropyge loricula
- Genus
- Centropyge
- Species
- loricula
- Authority Name
- Cuvier
- Authority Year
- 1831
- Primary Common Name
- Flame Angelfish
- Slug
- flame-angelfish
- Native Region
- Indo-Pacific
- Native Habitat
- Coral reefs
- Organism Type
- Fish
- Water Type
- Saltwater
- Environment Type
- Reef
Care & Behavior
- Adult Size
- 4 – 5 in (10.2 – 12.7 cm)
- Lifespan
- 5 – 10 years
- Minimum Tank Size
- 30 gal (113.6 L)
- Feeding Frequency
- 2-3 times per day
- Special Diet Notes
- Requires a varied diet including algae, spirulina, and high-quality pellets.
- Schooling Required
- No
- School Min Group
- 1
- Diet Type
- Omnivore
Water & Environment
- Temperature
- 72 – 78 °F (22 – 26 °C)
- pH
- 8.1 – 8.4
- Salinity
- 1.02 – 1.03
- Alkalinity
- 2.5 – 4.5
- Calcium
- 400 – 450
- Magnesium
- 1250 – 1350
- Flow Level
- Moderate
- Lighting Level
- Moderate to high
- Nitrate Max
- 20
- Phosphate Max
- 0.03
Compatibility & Breeding
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males have longer dorsal fins and are generally larger.
- Macroalgae Safe
- ✓
- Reef Safe
- ×
- Invertebrate Safe
- ×
- Coral Safe
- ×
- Shrimp Safe
- ×
- Snail Safe
- ×
- Predatory Risk
- ×
- Fin Nipper
- ×
- Territorial
- ×
- Venomous
- ×
- Jump Risk
- ×
- Escape Risk
- ×
- Bred In Captivity Common
- ×
- Wild Caught Common
- ✓
- Egg Layer
- ✓
- Livebearer
- ×
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Quarantine
- Recommended Duration
- 14 – 30 days
- Quarantine Required
- Yes
- Observation Only
- No
- Prophylactic Treatment
- Yes
- Copper Safe
- No
- Formalin Safe
- Yes
- Praziquantel Safe
- Yes
- Methylene Blue Safe
- Yes
- Hyposalinity Safe
- No
- Freshwater Dip Safe
- No
- Dip Protocol Summary
- Use a formalin dip for 30 minutes if signs of parasites are observed.
- Medication Notes
- Avoid copper-based medications due to sensitivity.
- Isolation Requirements
- Isolate from other fish during quarantine.
- Food Training Needed
- No
- Acclimation Notes
- Acclimate slowly to prevent shock.
- Common Qt Issues
- Ich, velvet, and other external parasites.
- Best Practice Summary
- Maintain stable water conditions and monitor closely for signs of stress or disease.
General
- Quarantine Difficulty
- Moderate
Common Names
| Name | Normalized Name | Language | Region | Primary | Sort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Angel | flame angel | Yes | 0 | ||
| Flame Angelfish | flame angelfish | No | 1 |
