Centropyge acanthops

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Orangeback Angelfish
Orangeback Angelfish
Species	Centropyge acanthops
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL 45 US Gallons (170.3L)
Size	7.62 cm 2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm)
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Fireball Angelfish, Orangeback Angelfish, Fireback Angelfish, African Pygmy Angelfish, African Flameback Angelfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

A semi-aggressive Angelfish, should not be kept with delicate or shy creatures. May also nip at soft corals.

[edit] Diet

This Angel should be fed a varied diet of marine algaes, spirulina, mysid shrimp and other foods such as high quality Angelfish pellet/flake foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

A spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and grazing provided with live rock is essential for this fish.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

While the body is predominately blue, there is a broad, bright orange to yellow strip from the head along the back to the tip of the dorsal fin. The caudal fin is yellow and slightly transparent. Can be mistaken for Centropyge aurantonotus.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Pet Education