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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Angelfish (Dwarf)
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African Flameback Angelfish Centropyge acanthops
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African Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops)
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| Aliases: African Pygmy Angelfish, Orangeback Angelfish, African Fireball Angelfish |
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Family: Pomacanthidae
Maximum Size: 2.9 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Middle Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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One of the smallest of the Angelfish, the African Flameback Angelfish is well suited for smaller fish only systems. Do not confuse with the Brazilian Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge aurantonotus). The best distiction between the two is the tail coloration. The African's tail will be yellow to orange, while the Brazilian's will be dark blue. |
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The African Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops) is sometimes called an African Pygmy Angelfish, an Orangeback Angelfish, or an African Fireball Angelfish. It belongs to the family named Pomacanthidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 2.9 inches in length, the African Flameback Angelfish is semi-aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the middle tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Centropyge acanthops should not be housed in a tank less than 20 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
Vertebrates
