Flame Angelfish

The Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus) is a small, bright orange-red saltwater fish with black vertical bars and blue-edged fins. Kids love it because it looks like a little flame that swims. It is a popular aquarium fish because of its bright colors and active grazing on rocks.

Flame Angelfish Origin

1. Native to tropical parts of the Pacific Ocean, such as:
2. Marshall
3. Line and Cook Islands
4. Other Oceania reefs
5. It lives on coral reefs and clear lagoons where it hides among rocks and crevices.
6. In the wild, it often lives in small groups called harems (one male with several females).

Temperament

1. Mostly semi-peaceful but can be territorial.
2. Tends to be shy at first, then becomes bold and spends time grazing on live rock.
3. May become bossy toward other dwarf angelfish or much smaller fish.
4. Best described as curious and active, it likes to swim around rockwork and nip at algae.

Compatibility

1. Good tank mates:
2. Tangs
3. Blennies
4. Gobies
5. Many damselfish (if the tank is large and territories are clear).
6. Avoid: other dwarf angelfish of the same kind in small tanks (they may fight), and very small, slow-moving fish that could be bullied.
7. Tip: Add the Flame Angelfish after peaceful tank mates are established. Give each fish hiding spots to reduce fights.

Flame Angelfish Price Range

1. Imported Flame Angelfish at specialty shops or online dealers: ₹9,000 to ₹14,000 per fish
2. If it's a very high-quality specimen (rare color variant, excellent condition, from a premium source), it could go up to ~ ₹20,000