This may be easily explained as many of the Centropyge family are predominantly plankton eaters as juveniles and will switch to consuming its natural adult diet once fully grown.

[3] The flame angelfish is known to be shy upon introduction to an established aquarium,[3] especially smaller specimens; but, within a week, it will gain confidence and is then constantly seen grazing around live rock during the day.

They will adapt to a captive diet quickly which will usually prevent them from consuming soft or stony corals.

The aquarium should contain only one male—the males have more blue on the outer edge of the dorsal and anal fins, and tend to be larger.

The flame angelfish are broadcast spawners, releasing eggs and sperm simultaneously at dusk.