Regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus)
850,00 EGP
Facts
Latin name | Pygoplites diacanthus – (Boddaert, 1772) |
Local name | Regal angelfish |
Family | Pomacanthidae – Pygoplites |
Origin | East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, Indonesia, East Pacific, Central/West Pacific |
Max length | 24 cm (9,4″) |
As aquarium fish
Minimum volume | 900 l (237 gal) |
Hardiness | Delicate |
Suitable for aquarium | Experience, preparation and extra care required |
Reef safe | Not reef safe |
Aggressiveness | Might be aggressive towards other species |
Feed
Recommended | Larger crustaceans (Shrimp, crabs…) Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori) Microalgea (Eg. spirulina) Other invertebrates Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…) Sponges |
Mostly | Large polyp stone coral (LPS) Other invertebrates Soft coral Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods…) |
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Description
Description
Beware of
Can nibble at clams |
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This species sometimes nibbles at clams including Tridacna species. |
High water quality |
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This species demands a high water quality. Amongst other things it means, that water must be properly oxygenated. |
Difficult to provide the correct nutrition |
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Hard to give this species the correct nutrition and is therefore hard to keep alive. |
Can be fastidious |
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This fish can be very fastidious and therefore hard to get it feeding in an aquarium. Try to feed it live Mysis shrimp, fresh mussels and the like, if at first it refuses to eat. |
Keep in mind
Requires a varied diet
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This species must be fed with an appropriately varied diet. |
Sensitive during transportation |
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This species is very sensitive during transportation and acclimatizing into the aquarium. |
Frequent feeding |
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This fish requires feeding several times a day, especially when newly added. When the fish can find its natural food in the aquarium it requires less frequent feeding. |
Docile |
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This species is very shy and docile, so one should be careful when keeping it with more aggressive fish. |
Can be aggressive |
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This species can be aggressive when kept together with fish that are very similar, or if they are not provided with adequate space. |
Corals suitable for an aquarium with Angelfish |
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It can be a challenge to keep corals together with Angelfish, since the latter eat most soft corals and LPS. Especially Zoathus are swiftly eaten by the larger species. It is however possible to build up a mixed coral aquarium with Angelfish. If some of the following corals are choosen there is a good chance the Angelfish will leave them alone; Hammer corals, Bubble corals, Star polyps, Disc anemones and others. |
Tips for keeping Angelfish |
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It is possible to keep various different sizes of Angelfish in the same aquarium, but it means that one must choose species with care and that the conditions in the tank are optimum. Here are some suggestions to increase the chances of success: Choice of species Order of introduction Space 100 gal (400 liters): Several small Angelfish (<15cm) can live together. 240 gal (900 liters): Several medium Angelfish (< 20cm) can live together. 400 gal (1500 liters): Several large Angelfish (<25cm) can live together. Food and water quality |
Requires plenty of space for swimming. |
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This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space. |
Hiding places |
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This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium. |
Well established aquarium with algae |
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These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones. If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina. |
Hermaphroditic |
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This species can change gender from female to male. When a male is needed, a female changes sex and takes on the role. |
Docile |
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This species is very shy and docile, so one should be careful when keeping it with more aggressive fish. |
Can be aggressive |
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This species can be aggressive when kept together with fish that are very similar, or if they are not provided with adequate space. |
Corals suitable for an aquarium with Angelfish |
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It can be a challenge to keep corals together with Angelfish, since the latter eat most soft corals and LPS. Especially Zoathus are swiftly eaten by the larger species. It is however possible to build up a mixed coral aquarium with Angelfish. If some of the following corals are choosen there is a good chance the Angelfish will leave them alone; Hammer corals, Bubble corals, Star polyps, Disc anemones and others. |
Tips for keeping Angelfish |
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It is possible to keep various different sizes of Angelfish in the same aquarium, but it means that one must choose species with care and that the conditions in the tank are optimum. Here are some suggestions to increase the chances of success: Choice of species Order of introduction Space 100 gal (400 liters): Several small Angelfish (<15cm) can live together. 240 gal (900 liters): Several medium Angelfish (< 20cm) can live together. 400 gal (1500 liters): Several large Angelfish (<25cm) can live together. Food and water quality |
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Additional information
Size | S, M, L |
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