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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Angelfish (Dwarf)
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Flame Angelfish Centropyge loriculus
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Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus)
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Family: Pomacanthidae
Maximum Size: 4.0 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Middle Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unlikely
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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This is a very flashy specimen, yet one of the more aggressive dwarf angelfish available on the market. The bright red coloration has made this a very popular choice which makes for a high purchase price. It is recommended to make this the last specimen added to the tank if housed with more peaceful specimens. |
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The Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus) belongs to the family named Pomacanthidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 4.0 inches in length, the Flame Angelfish is 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 unlikely and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Centropyge loriculus 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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| Variations based on origin |    |
| Posted by Uzzbay on February 26 2007 | post rating 100 (10 votes) |
There are differences in coloration and markings of this species based on the region they came from. Marshall Islands - more red in color, with thicker black bars running vertically down the body. Cook Islands - more orange in coloration with small black bars. Christmas Island Flames - normally a red/orange coloration with thin black bars. Tahiti - are blood red and contain very little to no yellow.
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salt water
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