Regal Angelfish

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Temperament: Generally Peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 8–10 inches
Minimum Aquarium Size: 125 gallons or larger
Diet: Omnivore, sponge-focused in nature
Reef Safe: With Caution

The Regal Angelfish is one of the most beautiful marine angelfish, featuring striking yellow, blue, white, and black bands with graceful flowing fins.

This medium Indonesian specimen offers exceptional coloration and is best suited for an experienced marine aquarist with a mature, stable aquarium.

Care: Provide abundant live rock, caves, peaceful tankmates, and a varied diet including marine sponge-based angelfish preparations, frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and quality marine foods.

Important: Regal Angelfish can be delicate during acclimation and may be reluctant to accept prepared foods. Confirm that the individual specimen is feeding consistently before purchase. Indonesian specimens can be more challenging to establish than some Red Sea or Indian Ocean specimens.

Reef Compatibility: May nip at fleshy LPS corals, zoanthids, and clams.