Pygoplites Diacanthus
What is its maximum size?
Males and females around 25cm.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
The Regal Angelfish is from in the Red Sea and Indo Pacific.
Is it Reef Compatible?
With caution, sponges and tunicates are its usual diet, will nip at some corals.
What should I feed it?
Feed a varied diet of live food, frozen foods and plenty of algae. Include some vitamin enriched food. Does best with live rock to graze on. A more difficult species to maintain, only for the experienced marine keeper in an established mature tank.
How many can I keep?
Best kept on its own. How compatible is it with other fish? Generally peaceful, can be picked on by larger fish.
Can it be bred in the aquarium?
No.
Purchase Size: Medium
This fish is available for order, please allow 7-10 days for delivery