Flameback Angel

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Flameback Angel

This marine aquarium fish is known as Flameback Angel and the correct latin name is Centropyge aurantonotus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Angelfish family. (e) Origin of this fish is South America. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

Is semi-aggressive towards tankmates.

Flameback Angel can grow up to 8 cm what is approximately 3 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 960cm2 of water surface which is approximately 148 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Flameback Angel fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.

Flameback Angel picture no. 1

Flameback Angel picture no. 2



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