Angelfish – Regal

Regal Angelfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 25cm (10″)

Diet: Omnivore (Needs to be supplemented with algae regularly)

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Pygoplites Diacanthus

Coral Safe: Yes with caution (may nip at lps and softies)

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: sm: 1- 2 inches md: 3-4 inches

The regal angelfish, scientific name Pygoplites Diacanthus is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Regal angelfish can grow up to 10” and can live up to 15 years. They are omnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine and mysis shrimp and also different types of algae such as nori sheets and pellets. Regal angelfish should be kept singly. Regal angelfish will fight with other angelfish that have similar appearance. Multiple angelfish can be kept together but many factors will determine aggression levels; tank size, fish size, rock work, amount of food, other fish in the tank, and also the order the fish are added. Angelfish are not reef safe, they will eat coral polyps and they may also nip at sessile invertebrates such as clams. Regal angelfish will sleep in crevices in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day.