Flameback Angelfish
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Description
Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops)
The Flameback Angelfish, also known as the African Pygmy Angelfish, is a dazzling and compact species admired for its vivid contrast of colors. Its deep blue body is highlighted by a bright orange-yellow back and upper body, with electric blue accents outlining the fins. Small but bold, this angelfish brings vibrant color and lively activity to smaller reef or fish-only aquariums.
Size: Typically grows up to 3 inches in length
Country of Origin: Western Indian Ocean, commonly found around the coast of East Africa and nearby islands such as Mauritius
Latin Name: Centropyge acanthops
Care Level: Moderate – best suited for a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter
Flameback Angelfish are omnivores that thrive on a varied diet of marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, and high-quality angelfish foods. They are considered semi–reef safe, as some individuals may occasionally nip at soft corals or clam mantles, especially if underfed or kept in smaller environments.