Flame Angelfish

Flame Angelfish

Description of the Flame Angelfish
The Flame Angelfish also known as the Japanese Pygmy Angelfish or Flame Angel is a very sort after species of Angelfish due to its coloration. They are reef dwellers and require a tank with plenty of rocks to provide food as well as hiding places. Like other Angelfish, it is almost impossible to differentiate between males and females, the males however tend to be larger than the females.

Profile of the Flame Angelfish
This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Flame angelfish species.

• Size: Up to 10cm

• Fish Tank conditions: PH 8.1-8.4 Temp 25-27 Degrees

• Diet / Feeding: Frozen, Dried or Live food particularly Brine Shrimp

• Temperament: Good community fish, ensure it is the last fish added to the tank setup

• Habitat: Reef Dwellers at depths of up to 60m

• Behaviour: Territorial, will fight with other angel fish

• Range: Pacific Ocean

Scientific Classification of the Flame Angelfish
Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

• Species: Centropyge loricula

• Popular Name: Flame Angelfish

• Kingdom: Animalia

• Phylum: Chordata

• Class: Actinopterygii

• Order: Perciformes

• Family: Pomacanthidae

Interesting Facts and Information - How do you identify the sex of a Flame Angelfish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes tricky being an ichthyologist!

Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Flame angelfish slimy?
Flame angelfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin. This slime provides protection against parasites and infections and helps the Flame angelfish to move through the water faster. Some fish species also release toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish species use their slime to feed their young.

Interesting Facts and Information - Why do Flame angelfish have gills?
Gills enable the Flame angelfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however have lungs and breathe air.

Interesting Facts and Information - Why do the Flame angelfish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific function:

• Dorsal fins - The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Flame angelfish has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.

• Ventral fins. The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The Flame angelfish has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.

• Caudal fins. The Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Flame angelfish has Caudal fins to propel through the water.

• Pectoral fins. The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The Flame angelfish has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to side movement

Interesting Facts and Information about Flame Angelfish