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Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loricula
Care profile for Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula): 12 cm adult size, 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4, intermediate difficulty.
Care Parameters
Adult size
12 cm
Min tank
200 L
Temperature
24–27°C
pH
8.1–8.4
GH
8–12 dGH
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Water zone
All levels
Difficulty
Intermediate
Schooling
One per tank, or a bonded pair.
Suitable Equipment
5
Common Problems
5L
Low Filter Flow
The filter output weakens, reducing circulation and filtration.
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Cloudy Water
Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.
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Temperature Shock
Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.
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Fin Rot
Fins look frayed, ragged or are visibly shrinking with white or red edges.
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Filter Crash
The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.
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