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Revision as of 18:13, 4 January 2018
Royal Angelfish
Royal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
303 Litres (80 US G.)
20-25 cm (7.9-9.8")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Pomacanthidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Royal Angelfish, Regal Angelfish
Additional scientific names
- Chaetodon diacanthus, Holacanthus diacanthus
Origin
- Indo-Pacific; widespread in tropical water, with minor variations depending on wether it's from the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, or the Red Sea.
Sexing
- Males are larger; like other angelfishes, they are protogynous hermaphrodites.
Tank compatibility
- A relatively peaceful fish suitable for peaceful communities and is considered reef safe, although may nip at stony corals, zoanthids and some clams. Best kept either singly or in pairs however. Two males are not advised and should not be kept with similar-looking fish.
Diet
- The Regal Angel prefers a varied diet of spirulina and marine algae as well as mysid shrimp and other prepared meaty foods.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of live rock and hiding places. Needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.023.
Behaviour
- Generally peaceful towards tank mates. More aggressive species may harass them; for this reason, It is advisable to introduce them first into the tank.
Identification
- This fish has a vivid oval-shaped greenish-yellow, with some locales having yellower bodied specimens, body and fins. The anal and dorsal are edged with vivid blue, and the flanks, and fins are striped with vertical silvery-blue bars.
Notes
- This species is notorious for fragility. Although these fish eagerly eat, they die soon because of starvation. For the greatest chance of survival, choose specimens that are plump, and not sunken in from starvation.
Pictures
Royal Angelfish
Royal Angelfish
Videos
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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