Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops)

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Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops)
US$55.00

Also Known As: African Pygmy Angelfish

Origin: Western Indian Ocean (East Africa, Madagascar)

Habitat: Coastal reefs and rubble zones, usually among crevices and coral heads

Diet: Omnivore – Feeds on algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, and high-quality marine pellets and flakes

Size: Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)

Reef Safe: With caution – May nip at soft corals, zoanthids, and LPS corals like Acanthastrea and Euphyllia

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons (115 liters)

Temperament: Semi-aggressive – Territorial toward other dwarf angels

Care Level: Easy to moderate

Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care

Water Parameters:

 

  • Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Salinity: 1.020–1.025

  • Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

  • Nitrate: <20 ppm