Flame Angelfish

The Flame Angelfish, *Centropyge loriculus*, is arguably the most popular and recognizable of the dwarf angelfish species. Its vibrant, fiery orange-red body is accented by several vertical black bars and striking blue tips on the dorsal and anal fins.

A minimum tank size of 70 gallons is recommended to provide ample swimming space and numerous hiding places among live rock. While generally considered one of the more reef-safe dwarf angelfish, the Flame Angelfish can occasionally nip at stony and soft corals, as well as clam mantles, particularly in smaller tanks or if not well-fed.

Like other dwarf angelfish, the Flame Angelfish is hermaphroditic, with no readily apparent visual differences between males and females. Breeding in a home aquarium is extremely challenging. Their diet should consist of a variety of foods including Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis shrimp, and other frozen meaty foods. They will also graze on algae in the aquarium. In a home aquarium, they typically reach a size of around 4 inches.