Flame Angelfish

One of the most iconic dwarf angelfish in the hobby, the Flame Angelfish is prized for its intense red-orange coloration accented by bold black vertical striping and electric blue highlights. Active, eye-catching, and full of personality, this species makes a stunning centerpiece in reef and fish-only aquariums.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

WYSIWYG Specimen

✔ Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
✔ Size: Small (Approximately 1.5")
✔ In Our Care Since: October 21, 2026
✔ Currently Housed at Lush Corals

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe with caution
• Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 3–4 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Flame Angelfish are active swimmers that spend much of their time exploring rockwork and grazing throughout the aquarium. They thrive in mature systems with plenty of live rock, hiding places, and stable water conditions.

While generally hardy once acclimated, they can become territorial toward other dwarf angelfish or similarly shaped fish, especially in smaller aquariums.

In reef tanks, individual behavior may vary. Many specimens coexist peacefully with corals, while others may occasionally nip at certain soft corals or large-polyp stony corals.

Feeding & Diet

Omnivorous with a strong preference for algae and sponge-based foods.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• High-quality pellets
• Algae-based foods

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen foods
• Pellets
• Marine algae
• Sponge-based angelfish preparations

A varied diet is important for maintaining coloration, health, and long-term success.

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Tangs
• Wrasses
• Clownfish
• Most reef-safe fish

Use caution with:

• Other dwarf angelfish
• Delicate corals or clam mantles

Best introduced into established aquariums with ample rockwork.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.