African Flameback Angelfish
The African Flameback Angelfish is a vibrant dwarf marine angelfish featuring an electric blue body paired with a fiery orange back. Its active personality and bold coloration make it a standout addition to reef and saltwater aquariums.
- Item No: 1053 / 10535
- Scientific Name: Centropyge acanthops
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Reef Safe: With Caution
- Diet: Omnivore
- Max Size: 3 Inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
- Care Level: Moderate
Feeding
Feed a varied omnivorous diet including marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, frozen angelfish prep
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropyge acanthops |
| Max Size | 3 Inches |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 Gallons |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Care Level | Moderate |
FAQ
Is the African Flameback Angelfish safe to keep in a reef tank?
The African Flameback Angelfish is considered reef safe with caution due to its semi-aggressive nature and potential to nip at soft corals or anemones.
What kind of diet does this angelfish require?
It is an omnivore and should be fed a varied diet including marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, and frozen angelfish prep.
How big does the Flameback Angelfish grow?
The maximum size of the African Flameback Angelfish is 3 inches.
Irene Slater –
The fish arrived healthy and showed bright colors right away. It’s active and adds a lot of visual interest to my 55-gallon tank. I feed it spirulina and mysis shrimp daily and it eats well. Just make sure to monitor its behavior around softer corals.
Virginia James –
Great coloration and lively in the tank. I noticed it occasionally nips at a soft polyp, so I’ve moved it away from that area. Feeding it a mix of frozen food and algae wafers works well.
Gordon Paterson –
The fish has become a focal point in my reef setup. It’s not overly aggressive but does require a spacious tank. I’m happy with the purchase and the color contrast is striking.