Flame Angelfish – Centropyge loricula
Species Name: Centropyge loricula
Synonyms: C. loriculus
Common Names: Flame Angelfish
Family: Pomacanthidae
Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)
Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max.Size: 3.9 inches / 10cm
Environment: Reef, Depth 15-60m
Origin: Wester, South, and Central Pacific
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Company: Can be aggressive to other member of the genus and twards similarily shaped fish. Should be last fish introduced in many situations.
Aquarium Setup: 55 gal minimum. Does best with lots of Live Rock with microalgae growth.
Food: Spirulina and marine algae along with meatier foods like Mysids and Brine Shrimp.
Breeding: Has not been captive bred.
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