ANGEL DWARF – FLAMEBACK AFRICAN Centropyge acanthops
$109.99 – $139.99
The Flameback Angelfish, also known as the African Pygmy Angelfish or Orangeback Angelfish closely resembles the Brazilian Flameback Angel (Centropyge aurantonotus), but has a yellow to transparent tail fin that distinguishes them apart. The body is predominately blue, there is a broad and bright orange to yellow stripe from the head along the back to the tip of the dorsal fin. Native to waters around Africa and the Maldives, the Flameback Angel is one of the smallest members of the Centropyge genus reaching a maximum length of just 3 inches.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
General Description: The Flameback Angelfish, also known as the African Pygmy Angelfish or Orangeback Angelfish closely resembles the Brazilian Flameback Angel (Centropyge aurantonotus), but has a yellow to transparent tail fin that distinguishes them apart. The body is predominately blue, there is a broad and bright orange to yellow stripe from the head along the back to the tip of the dorsal fin. Native to waters around Africa and the Maldives, the Flameback Angel is one of the smallest members of the Centropyge genus reaching a maximum length of just 3 inches.
Diet Requirements: Offer a diet of enriched frozen shrimps, angel specific frozen foods, herbivorous foods (ex: Spirulina,Chlorella, marine sheet algae), a high quality marine flake or pellet, and other frozen options for optimal health, color, and longevity.
Care Requirements: The Flameback Angel at adult size should be housed in no less than a 55 gallon aquarium, preferably with live rock to graze on and retreat to if necessary. They can be housed with a variety of passive to semi-aggressive fish and is best kept as the only Dwarf angelfish in a system, unless all dwarf angels are introduced into a system at once. Keep in mind that the system should well exceed in resources and space if accommodating multiple Centropyge species. This gives the best outcome of a Flameback Angel coexisting with others in the genus. The Centropyge genus includes some of the most compatible angelfish for a reef system. The Flameback Angel, in particular, is one that often does not need to be added with caution as it typically does not bother corals at all. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.
Purchase Size: Small: 3/4″ to 1-1/4″; Medium: 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″; Large: 2-1/2″ or larger.
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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