Regal Angel

Regal Angel (Pygloplites diacanthus)

Maximum size:
20cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Moderate- difficult

Feeding:
Finicky feeder, will only usually eat frozen Mysis, Brineshrimp etc. This fish is guaranteed feeding at time of purchase, but easily put off its food by aggression or less than ideal water conditions.

Reef safe:
No, like most larger Angels will eat many invertebrates. Should be safe large shrimps, crabs, snails etc.

Compatibility:
Peaceful, does not do well in aquarium with active fish, these outcompete it for food and may starve. Not recommended to keep with other Angels or similar looking species.

Other information
Provide plenty of cover and live rock for it to graze on. Not an easy species to feed initially, due to its sensitive nature we only recommend Regal Angels for experienced hobbyists. Small fish are more yellow, as they mature the vertical white, blue and yellow bands become more even.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 7cm Regal Angel taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our Regal Angels are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.