Pygoplites diacanthus

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Royal Angelfish
Royal Angelfish
Species Pygoplites diacanthus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 302.833 liters
302,832.942 mL

80 US Gallons (302.8L)

Size 9.843 in

20-25 cm (7.9-9.8")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Royal Angelfish, Regal Angelfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Pygoplites diacanthus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Royal Angelfish , and Regal Angelfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Pomacanthidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 9.843 in (25 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 80 US Gallon (302.833 liters, 302,832.942 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Pygoplites diacanthus
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