Flameback Dwarf Angelfish - Brazil

Centropyge aurantonotus

Centropyge angels are favorite with hobbyists due to their small adult size, vibrant colorations and hardiness. Most acclimate to aquarium setting with little to no problems. Like other dwarf angelfish, they can be aggressive with other angelfish and similarly shaped fish. These should take just about anything you want to feed them, but we suggest a varied diet, ideally fed at least 2 times per day. In the wild, they generally feed on a wide variety of algae, sponges, tunicates and other benthic organisms. Their natural diet also includes nipping on corals, so the Flameback Dwarf Angel is not considered reef safe. This species of angelfish will only grow to be about 3 inches in size and are suited for 30-gallon aquariums or larger. The Flameback Dwarf Angel is found in the Western Atlantic in areas rich in algae and sponge.