Flaming Beauty: Facts About the Flame Angelfish

September 15, 2023 in Retired: Cute Flame Angelfish

The Flame Angelfish is a vibrant and captivating species popular among marine aquarium enthusiasts. Here are some fun facts about this striking fish:

Vivid Coloring: The Flame Angelfish sports fiery orange-red colors with deep black vertical stripes and blue-tipped dorsal and anal fins. Its vibrant colors make it a standout in the aquarium. Males typically have a brighter color than females.

Pacific Native: This angelfish is native to reef habitats in Oceania, and is common around these islands: Marshall; Line; and Cook.

Dietary Preferences: In the wild, the flame angelfish primarily feeds on algae. In captivity, it's important to provide a varied diet that includes marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.

Size: Flame angelfish are relatively small, reaching lengths of up to 4 inches (10 cm) when fully grown.

Long Lifespan: With proper care, a flame angelfish can live for up to 7 years or more in captivity.

What's In a Name: Other names used to describe the Flame Angelfish include Flame Angel, Flaming Angelfish, and Japanese Pygmy Angelfish.

Scubadorable: The Flame Angelfish joined Scubadorable on December 30, 2006.

The Flame Angelfish's mesmerizing appearance combined with its spirited personality makes it a favorite among marine aquarists and fish-seeking scuba divers alike. However, like all marine fish, they require meticulous care, stable water parameters, and a well-maintained environment to thrive.

Collective Nouns for Fish and Friends

April 28, 2023 in Scubadorable Fish & Friends

You've probably heard the term "school of fish", but do you know why the collective noun for fish is school? The term derives from Old Dutch, where the word schole means multitude. The similar use of the word shoal to describe a group of fish has similar origins. There...

Common Bottlenose Dolphin Fun Facts

June 9, 2023 in Cute Bottlenose Dolphin

The Common Bottlenose Dolphin is the most well-known species of ocean dolphin. They are found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world. Here are some fun facts about the Common Bottlnose Dolphin.

Fun Facts about Manatees

July 7, 2023 in Cute Manatee

Our cute cartoon Scubadorable manatee represents all three species of manatee: the West Indian Manatee, found in warm waters around the Caribbean including all around Florida, the Amazonian Manatee of the Amazon basin, and the African Manatee of western Africa. Here are some fast facts about manatees.

Dwarf Seahorse: List of Fun Facts

August 18, 2023 in Cute Dwarf Seahorse

The Dwarf Seahorse is a small species of fish. They can be found in waters around the Bahamas and parts of the United States. They can vary in color; our cutie has a pleasant algae-colored body. Here are some fun facts about the Dwarf Seahorse!