Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus)
This is a marine (saltwater) fish and cannot be kept in a freshwater evironment! Please read full description.
Care level: Difficult.
Max Size: 25cm
Temp: 24-28°C
PH: 8.1-8.4
Approximate purchase size: Medium
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Reef with Caution
Indo-West Pacific, ranging from Red Sea and east coast of Africa, through most Indian Ocean islands to Western Pacific from Japan to Australia and Pacific east to the Tuamotu Archipelago. Occurs in coral-rich lagoons on shallow reef flats and along walls near caves or ledges to depths of 80m where they feed primarily on certain sponges. Juveniles secretive in caves and usually seen solitary. Adults in pairs and occasionally in small groups. Readily identified by the patterns of many alternating orange, blue and white vertical stripes. Two distinct colour variations between Pacific and Indian Ocean. Most obvious in adults is the grey (Pacific) versus yellow (Indian) chest. Being more colourful in general makes the Indian Ocean form more popular amongst aquarists. Juvenlies are similar to adults but feature a distinct ocellus at the rear of the base of the dorsal fin. Aberrations in the striped pattern are quite common and occasionally yellow looking individuals, lacking dark pigments, are sighted in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Length to 25cm.
These fish can be somewhat difficult to keep and it is recommended that they are the first fish to be added to aquarium, so that the angel has an opportunity to stake out a territory. Large aggressive fish such as puffers, trigger, large tangs, large angels and other belligerent fish are not recommended as tank mates.
If you have any questions about keeping the Regal Angelfish and whether they're suitable for you, please contact us and a member of our friendly store team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions
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