Flame Back Angel

The Flameback Angelfish ( Centropyge acanthops ) is a magnificent dwarf angelfish sporting a striking orange flame back contrasting with a deep blue-violet body. This spectacular fish is a colorful and relatively peaceful addition to the reef aquarium.

Distinctive appearance: This stunning dwarf angelfish has a deep blue-violet body with a vibrant flame orange back and dorsal fin. Its pelvic and anal fins are yellow-orange, creating a striking contrast that immediately catches the eye.

Main features:

• Spectacular coloration with a unique flame orange back
• Adult size: 8-10 cm
• Semi-aggressive temperament, territorial with other dwarf angels
• More peaceful than the Flame Angel (C. loricula)
• Compatible with reef tanks, but with caution.
• Suitable for intermediate to advanced aquarists

Needs and maintenance:

• Minimum volume: 200 litres (to reduce territoriality)
• Temperature: 24-27°C
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Salinity: 1.023-1.025
• Diet: Omnivorous with a preference for algae. Offer dried seaweed (nori), spirulina, mysis shrimp, and enriched frozen brine shrimp. Feed 2-3 times per day.
• Aquarium: Plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding places. Lid essential (can pop off). Mature aquarium recommended.
• Behavior: Territorial with other dwarf angels. Introduce last to minimize aggression.

Compatibility:

• In reef tanks: Considered "reef-safe with caution". May occasionally nip soft corals, LPS corals, and giant clam mantles, especially if not fed sufficiently.
• Compatibility: Avoid keeping with other dwarf angelfish except in very large aquariums. Compatible with fish of similar size. May intimidate small fish.
• Health: Susceptible to skin diseases when stressed. Quarantine recommended for new specimens.

Introduction tips: Introduce last into the aquarium to minimize territorial problems. Ensure a varied and abundant diet to reduce the risk of corals being pinched.

Add the flamboyant beauty of the Flameback Angelfish to your reef aquarium!