Identification:
The Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops) also known as the Orangeback Angelfish, Pygmy Angelfish and the Jumping Bean Angelfish. It's interesting to note that the pygmy Angelfish in the Centropyge genus are among the hardiest angels in the entire Angelfish family. The requirements here are important for your Flameback's health. You must have a mature tank that is a minimum of 24 gallons with plenty of live rock and algae growth. The Flameback Angel starts out as a shy fish that requires lots of hiding places in a rocky Aqua-scaped aquarium with lots of caves/crevices and ample amounts of live rock for grazing on microalgae and diatoms. Place the rock work with multiple places to hide so they will feel secure enough to come out often. This will provide security, and the more secure it feels, the more it will come out into the open. The Flameback Angel are very similar in color and shape to the Brazilian Flameback Angel (Centropyge aurantonotus). The difference being the light yellow caudal fin of the Flameback Angelfish while the Brazilian Flameback Angelfish has a solid blue caudal fin.
Food and Diet:
Dwarf Angelfish are omnivore's. In the wild it feeds primarily on algae, but it will also ingest tiny animals living in the algae. In captivity their diet will be mostly algae, but also offer some other proteins. Feeding them a variety of good foods is important. Offer various types of fresh and dried marine algae, spirulina enriched foods, mysis shrimp, shaved shrimp and other high-quality meaty foods, angelfish preparations, and flakes or pellets designed for algae eating fish. There are several good commercial foods available including Formula II and Angel Formula. Feed several times a day even if natural foods are present.
Recommended amount of drip acclimation time:
3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size:
Small: 1/2 inch to 1 inch, Medium: 1 inch to 2 inch, Large: 2 inch to 3 inch
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