Flame Angel (M)

Description

Flame Angelfish

Centropyge loricula

Origin: Central Pacific – Marshall Islands, Christmas Island, Cook Islands

Size: Up to 10 cm

Reef Compatibility:

• Small Fish Safe: ✅ Yes
• Invert Safe: ✅ Yes
• Coral Safe: ⚠️ With Caution – may nip at LPS, SPS, and clam mantles

Diet: Omnivore – grazes on algae; accepts spirulina-based foods, frozen mysis, brine, and marine pellets.

Care Level: Moderate

Aggression: Semi-aggressive – can be territorial, especially toward other dwarf angels.

Captive-Bred Available: ✅ Yes (limited availability)

Notes:

The Flame Angel is among the most popular dwarf angelfish, instantly recognisable by its vivid red-orange body with vertical black bars and electric blue fin edging. It thrives in mature reef aquariums with plenty of rockwork for grazing and hiding. While generally reef-safe, individuals may pick at corals, particularly fleshy LPS or clam mantles, so caution is advised. Best kept singly unless the aquarium is very large or a confirmed pair is available.

Why We Like It:

The Flame Angel combines stunning colour with active behaviour, making it a favourite centrepiece fish for reef aquariums. Hardy, adaptable, and full of personality, it brings both utility and brilliance to the tank.