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Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops) marine specimen

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Live Acclimated AnimalCentropyge acanthops

Flameback Angelfish

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Quarantined Specimen

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Specimen Size: Approx. 2.5–3 in (6–7.5 cm)Geographical Origin: Red Sea / Western Indian OceanQuarantine Status: Certified Completed Protocol

The African/Red Sea Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops) is a jewel-like pygmy angelfish. Its rich sapphire-blue body is contrasted by a vivid golden-orange dorsal crest running from snout to tail. Thrives in mature reef environments with intricate rockwork for grazing on natural micro-algae and detrital films.

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Inventory Note & Provenance:Availability marker: @. Red Sea import. Fully quarantined dwarf angel.

SPECIES COMPATIBILITY & DOSSIER

Reef Compatible

Reef Safe100% Coral Safe

TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (Pygmy angelfish; territorial with conspecifics and small rock-dwellers)

Min Volume200 Litres (55 Gallons)

Diet ProfileOmnivore (Microalgae grazer, marine spirulina, finely chopped enriched mysis, and micro-pellets)

Temp: 23°C - 26°CSalinity: 1.022 - 1.025 S.G.pH: 8.1 - 8.4

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Ecosystem Compatibility & Essentials

Reef Compatibility

100% Coral Safe

Minimum Tank Volume200 Litres (55 Gallons)

TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (Pygmy angelfish; territorial with conspecifics and small rock-dwellers)

Diet ProfileOmnivore (Microalgae grazer, marine spirulina, finely chopped enriched mysis, and micro-pellets)

Target Water Parameters

Recommended closed-loop marine reef parameters

Water Temperature23°C - 26°C

Specific Gravity / Salinity1.022 - 1.025 S.G.

pH Alkalinity Buffer8.1 - 8.4

Marine Curators Note:Specimens are fully acclimated and feeding vigorously in captive quarantine prior to dispatch.

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Arjun Nambiar

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📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka

★★★★★

•28 Aug 2026

“Arrived active, vibrant, and eating pellets within 2 hours!”

Ordered to Bengaluru. The oxygenated climate pod was warm and pressurized upon opening. The specimen was completely unstressed and started exploring the rockwork right after drip acclimation. Colors are even more vivid than the catalog photos!

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Priya Mukherjee

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📍 Kolkata, West Bengal

★★★★★

•15 Aug 2026

“Outstanding health and zero signs of quarantine stress”

I have been keeping marine aquariums for 8 years. Marine Creatures has by far the best live arrival standard in India. Drip acclimation instructions were crystal clear, and the customer concierge on WhatsApp kept me updated until delivery.

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Dr. Sameer Joshi

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📍 Pune, Maharashtra

★★★★★

•02 Aug 2026

“Bonded pair settled instantly in my bubble tip anemone”

Flawless condition. No fin damage, clean gills, and very friendly behavior. They paired up with my BTA within 24 hours. Highly recommended for any serious reefer!

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