Regal Angelfish Care

Regal Angelfish Care

The Regal Angelfish is thought of by a few enthusiasts for being one of the most lovely large angelfish in the industry. It really is also one of the toughest to house in the aquarium.

The scientific designation given to this beauty is Pygoplites Diacanthus. It's the lone member of the genus Pygoplites. The regal angelfish has a full brilliant yellow main body in addition to vertical white lines that are outlined by blue.

Comparable to all members of the larger angelfish family, young specimens sport a distinctly unusual color pattern than adult specimens. Juveniles lack blue coloration and are commonly seen with yellow plus white with a distinctive spot in close proximity to the tail.

These fish are renowned to better a foot in length in the wild. In captivity on the other hand, these fish commonly achieve a maximum length of approximately 12 inches.

They are generally caught throughout the Indo-Pacific, Fiji and a number of places in Africa. Angelfish found from the Phillipines as well as Indonesia tend not to fare very well in captivity and normally have a excessive death percentage. Such a situation may have a bit to do with collection procedures.

In the wild they are grazers that feed solely on tunicates and sponges. This can be the prime reason why Regal Angelfish typically do poorly in captivity. They really are tricky feeders that usually starve to death over a time period. They should be given a great mixture of seafood, saltwater algae and in particular sponges daily if possible.

Always quarantine new specimens to make sure they are disease and parasite free. Once in a while you may well stumble upon 2 inch young specimens available at the saltwater store. Reject the urge to obtain them if you lack a large enough tank. The regal angel is the most beautiful and highly regarded big angel by hobbyists. Sadly, their high death rate in captivity does put off many hobbyists.

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