Nowadays, as with Tropical species, all Marine
fish which we offer for sale are from internationally regulated and
sustainable sources. Many, such as the clown fish, are actually tank
breed, while others, sometimes described as "wild caught", are in
reality from managed reefs something akin to free-range fish farms. The
same is also true for Corals which are now cultured in an eco-friendly
way rather than being plundered from the natural reefs.
Fireball Angel Centropyge Acanthops
Head,
upper sides, dorsal, and caudal fins golden yellow; lower two-thirds of
the body and the anal fin black with numerous close-set purple spots.
Inhabits areas with coral rubble and frequently occurs in small groups
of up to about 10 individuals. Feeds on small invertebrates and algae.
Spawns at sunset; male stimulating the emission of eggs with biting
motions on female's abdomen; eggs released and abandoned in open water
without any particular parental care.
The Fireball or Flameback Angel will do best in an aquarium with live
rock for it to graze on. Can be kept with a wide variety of other
fishes, except large predators. If you plan to house it with other pygmy
angels it is best to add them together to avoid “territorial disputes”.
Some specimens may pick at LPS corals and clam mantles
Scientific Name :
Centropyge Acanthopsrgi
Common Names :
Fireball Angel, Flameback Angel, Orange back Angelfish
Size :
Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Origin / Habitat :
Eastern Atlantic and throughout the Indian Ocean.
Photo Galleries
Head,
upper sides, dorsal, and caudal fins golden yellow; lower two-thirds of
the body and the anal fin black with numerous close-set purple spots. 
