Flameback Angel (Indian Ocean)

Centropyge acanthops
UPC/EAN: F-1176
$ 118.45
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The African variation of this fish closely resembles the Atlantic cousin.

The Flame Back angel a bright and active fish collected from the waters around Africa. Its lower half is deep blue, and its entire face and dorsal side is covered in shock of brilliant orangish-yellow. It has a yellowish tail, which differentiates it from the Brazilian flame back angel, whose tail is blue. Males and females are visually identical.

The Flame Back angel can grow to be up to 3 inches long and needs an aquarium of at least 50 gallons. It does not appreciate living with other angelfish and may become aggressive to them, however it is typically non-aggressive with other types of fish. If several dwarf angelfish are to be kept together the aquarium must be large enough and they must all be added at the same time.

Angelfish may nip on many types of corals, especially LPS corals, clam mantles, sponges, and sometimes soft corals. They do not typically bother other types of invertebrates. They feel most secure when there is plenty of live rock to hide in, as well as open space for swimming. Diet should include plenty of marine algae and Spirulina, Sponge matter, frozen Mysis shrimp, half shell clams, and other high quality meaty items. It should be fed 2-3 times a day.

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