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Common Name  -  Flame Angelfish

Scientific name  -  Centropyge loriculus

Appearance  -  Vivid red / orange body with black / purple vertical bars. Body size ranges from 1 inch to 2 inches.

Location  -  Common between the Hawaiian Islands, Great Barrier Reef and the Marshall Islands.

Comments  - Striking red color and as a result a very popular fish, but due to over collection it tends to be difficult to get through acclimation. Species from Christmas Islands tend to carry many parasites. As with all centropyge it will feed on flake foods but will do much better on a variety of small bite-size frozen foods, such as mysis shrimp. These fish enjoy having access to hiding places and live in the deeper outer reefs. Tanks with live or decorative rock are great. Position the rock openly so as to create many passages.

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