| The Regal Angel is thought of by several hobbyists | | | | in captivity and normally have a excessive death |
| to be one of the most lovely big angels in the | | | | percentage. This might have something to do with |
| market. Currently its also one of the toughest to | | | | collection methods. |
| house in the aquarium. | | | | In their natural habitats these fish are grazers that |
| Its scientific designation given to this beauty is | | | | feed solely on tunicates and sponges. This really is |
| Pygoplites Diacanthus. Currently its the lone member | | | | the chief reason why Regal Angelfish typically do |
| of the genus Pygoplites. The regal angelfish has a | | | | badly in captivity. They may be tricky eaters that |
| extensive intense yellow main body including vertical | | | | usually starve to death over a length of time. They |
| white streaks that are outlined by blue. | | | | must be offered a great mixture of seafood, |
| Similar to all members of the large angel family, | | | | saltwater seaweed strips and in particular sponges |
| juveniles wear a noticeably unusual coloration pattern | | | | daily if possible. |
| than adults. Young specimens do not have blue | | | | Always quarantine your fishes to make certain they |
| coloration and are commonly seen bearing yellow | | | | are disease and parasite free. Sometimes you may |
| along with white with a distinctive spot close to the | | | | well come upon two inch juveniles for sale at the |
| tail. | | | | saltwater store. Resist the urge to purchase them if |
| They are acknowledged to better a foot in length in | | | | you do not have a large enough saltwater tank. The |
| the wild. In the aquarium however, they usually attain | | | | regal angelfish is the most beautiful and highly |
| a maximum length of roughly twelve inches. | | | | regarded large angelfish by enthusiasts. Alas, their |
| They are generally found all over the Indo-Pacific, Fiji | | | | high mortality percentage in captivity does put off a |
| and various areas in Africa. Fishes collected from the | | | | lot of hobbyists. |
| Philippines as well as Indonesia do not fare very well | | | | |