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Flame angelfish

Saltwater Intermediate Semi-aggressive

Flame angelfish grows to about 3.9 in and needs a tank of at least 74 US gal. Here's how to keep it healthy and what it lives well with.

Quick facts

Water type
Saltwater
Group
Marine fish
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Swims
All levels
Adult size
3.9 in
Minimum tank
74 US gal
Min swim length
47.2 in
Group size
Fine on its own

Water parameters

Temperature
75–81 °F
pH
8.1–8.4
Hardness
8–12 dGH

Tank & care

Flame angelfish doesn't need a group and can be kept singly; choose tankmates to suit its temperament.

Give it at least 47.2 in of swimming length and hold the water around 75–81 °F. Match any new species to these ranges before adding them.

Plan a tank with this fish

Use the stocking calculator to see how many Flame angelfish your tank can hold and whether your planned tankmates are compatible — it's anchored to your net water volume and footprint.

Figures are conservative hobby-consensus estimates for planning. Individual fish vary — always research a species and watch how yours behave.

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