Regal Angel Primer

[Aqua Keepers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8068434#post8068434 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rdmpe
I would hate to add him and have him eat all my softies/lps although at this point I don't have much yet...

Thats what they would eat if any corals.

 

[delafe]

What kind of cleaners do you have? I wonder if there is a difference in the tank raised and wild caught when it comes to them doing their "jobs".

-Alfred

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8066032#post8066032 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by christinaekenn
Thanks for your suggestion. I have a pair of cleaners and they do not clean very much, if at all. Anyone else know of a regal safe med to use to treat his fin rot?

 

[GSchiemer]

Cleaner shrimp are NOT the answer for curing fish of parasitic infections in the aquarium, even if they go through the cleaning ritual, and they're absoluteley of no use for bacterial infections or the "fin rot" problem that is under discussion here.

 

[Tremelle]

Does anyone have 2 Regals in their system?

 

[copps]

Tremelle, I've had a trio together for about a year and a half. I've commented all the way back to page 2 of the original regal thread... Also, a guy I met at MACNA last year has a spawning pair with video on his site here...

 

[LargeAngels]

I've got two. Second one is only about 2".

 

[Flighty]

I have two.

Have others with multiple regals seen disparity in their growth rates? The larger male grows faster than the smaller female. I wonder if it is personality, just different growth at different ages, or stress.

 

[SurferGuy710]

GSchiemer, those were my thoughts too. Any suggestions?

Christina

 

[john37]

just wanted to update, took this picture today. Aint she beautiful?

it's been about 10months now.

 

[Aqua Keepers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8062411#post8062411 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NexDog
Haven't seen the little Regal since the last time.

Holding out hope though as it alot of places to hide.

Any luck dog?

 

[bspete]

Here is the latest with my Regal now fending off all comers from his formula one....

 

[Rook]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8067484#post8067484 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bskiba
Remeber the indopacific ones are less reef safe.

I have an IndoPacific Regal and he is relatively reef safe. He will devour fleshy corals, like scolymia and brian corals and will bother some zoa's, but I have some zoa's and palys that seem to do fine with the Regal. Just keep him well fed to try and thwart any possible coral feeding fest.

 

[Steve Atkins]

Regal in Battle

Regal in Battle

Managed to get this picture of my Regal squaring off with my large Clarki. Notice the healing tail from one of his previous battles. These two have been disputing who is 3rd in charge for some time and don't look like resolving the issue any time soon. Second in charge can be seen observing the action, but did not get involved.

Steve

 

[NexDog]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8112826#post8112826 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pito
Any luck dog?

Nopes. Just been away for 8 days (went to Spain for a friend's wedding) and it wasn't seen and I haven't seen it since I've been back.

 

[GSchiemer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8137108#post8137108 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NexDog
Nopes. Just been away for 8 days (went to Spain for a friend's wedding) and it wasn't seen and I haven't seen it since I've been back.

I'm not posting to say "I told you so" but to repeat what I said earlier about these tiny Regal Angelfish. Hopefully it will prevent someone else from making the same mistake.

These fish have a small mouth and a high metabolism and can starve to death in a relatively short period of time. They RARELY do well in captivity, even Red Sea/Indian Ocean specimens. They're difficult enough to keep but border on impossible when you throw them into a community of fish that includes other existing angelfish. I know they're "cute" but they are best not purchased.

Greg

 

[GSchiemer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7981908#post7981908 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LargeAngels
NexDog: I'll go out on a limb and say that in my opinion the regal will be fine in your large reef tank. I've introduced a 1" flagfin and a 2" regal with other angels and I haven't seen any hostility from other fish. Also, being a large reef tank he should have pleny of hiding places and natural food to eat. My 2" regal is right up there in the feeding frenzy with 5"-8" angels when I feed.

I guess you fell off your limb.

 

[Aqua Keepers]

How dare you go to Spain for 8 days when you've got a new baby regal thats not eating and is MIA. J.A.J

 

[LargeAngels]

Did you enjoy that Gschiemer? And yes, my little regal still plays with the big fish just fine.

I do hope Nexdogs regal shows himself.

 

[GSchiemer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8140465#post8140465 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LargeAngels
Did you enjoy that Gschiemer? And yes, my little regal still plays with the big fish just fine.

I do hope Nexdogs regal shows himself.

I didn't enjoy it at all. Nexdog's tiny regal angelfish is most likely dead and it may the result of taking your bad advice. I felt it was important to point it out so that others don't make the same mistake. When Nexdog asked the question about his tiny regal angelfish back on page 17 I stated:

"Personally, I don't think a one-inch Regal Angel will last in that tank. If the existing angels and tangs don't kill it, it won't compete for food and it will starve to death. I'd keep it in a smaller aquarium where it is the dominant fish. "

You made a point of contradicting me, and the outcome speaks for itself.

And BTW, your circumstances are/were different than Nexdogs, so you had no basis for your statements in the first place.

Greg

 

[NexDog]

I'm not blaming anyone but if the little guy is dead then I do hope this lesson will help others. And pito, going to Spain was one of the deciding factors for putting the Regal in. My wife had her work cut out looking after the big tank and she didn't want to have to worry about a second tank and the bigger tank is more stable. When I came back the water level in the QT had dropped 5" because the heat sensor had fallen out and the tank overheated so maybe was just as well.

Anyhow, I still hold out a glimmer of hope but it's only a tiny glimmer. I think I'll be getting another but not so small.