What fish can live with Flame Angelfish?

Flame Angelfish pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Percula Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Flame Angelfish

Centropyge loricula

Dwarf Angelssemi-aggressive

Adult size

4″

Minimum tank

40 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 4″ over ~1 year. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Marine algae sheets, sponge-based pellets, frozen mysis

Notes

Vivid fire-orange with vertical black bars and electric-blue edges on the fins. One of the most photogenic reef fish, but like all Centropyge angels, may nip stony corals and clam mantles. Highly individual.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Flame Angelfish

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Flame Angelfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.