Can a Flame Angelfish Live With a Niger Triggerfish?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 68/100.
Why
- Caution — Flame Angelfish may harm coral/inverts if underfed or stressed
- Tank borderline (90gal for 120.0gal min)
It can work if…
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
Both species at a glance
Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loriculus
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 70 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- omnivore
Niger Triggerfish
Odonus niger
- Aggression:
- aggressive
- Min tank:
- 120 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- carnivore