xinumaster
reef addict
That is a really nice regal.
Regal Angel Primer
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14691697#post14691697 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NuTom
Just wanted to show you guys a crazy looking Regal Angel. Someone was quick and put this fish on hold right when the store got it. So i decided to go with a scribbled angel. It's currently on hold for me until eating.
Some crazy pattern huh?
That sick!
Someone has a nice fish.
tankslave
New member
Well, he finally started picking at some of the clams I split open for him yesterday. Seems to prefer being able to rip/tear his food rather than eating it from the water column. I'm wondering what else I could try would have a similiar "eating style". Doesnt really show any interest in the seaweed. I think it gets too mushy. Just kind of waves around. Hell, I'll sacrifice a small colony of zoos, just to keep him going.
Gave him a half dose of Prazi too. He started scratching a bit, and the head shaking has increased. I think it may be inhibiting his appetite. I'll keep an eye on him to see if the meds reduce the symptoms. I'm being cautious about killing all the flukes too quickly, as I dont want to cause too much bleeding.
If anyone has any more food suggestions, let me know!
Gave him a half dose of Prazi too. He started scratching a bit, and the head shaking has increased. I think it may be inhibiting his appetite. I'll keep an eye on him to see if the meds reduce the symptoms. I'm being cautious about killing all the flukes too quickly, as I dont want to cause too much bleeding.
If anyone has any more food suggestions, let me know!
szwab
Premium Member
The first took about 3 weeks before realizing there was more to life than clams. The second just recently has start eating anything I put in the tank after 3 months.
I noticed the same eating style in both my regals although the second one loved zoanthids as well. (cleaned my tank out) I tried to "teach" them to eat from the water column as at first they wouldn't even eat clam that way. Clams rubberbanded to rock at first then suspended in the water with fishing line. Eventually they would eat prepared clam/mussel cubes free floating. Then went to scallops rubberbanded to rock then free floating. Eventually broadened their diet with other frozen foods. Now they both eat very aggressively. Even so monitor what they are eating and how much. Feeding is focused on them the other fish do fine with what's left over
Danieltank
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14698065#post14698065 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NuTom
It was $170 CAD. I believe it was put on hold even before the store got it too.
That is one beautiful regal angel!!!
$170 CAD, sounds like a joke to me! I would gladly pay $1000 if I ever got the chance to purchase this fish here in Denmark!!!
tankslave
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14704366#post14704366 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by szwab
The first took about 3 weeks before realizing there was more to life than clams. The second just recently has start eating anything I put in the tank after 3 months.
I noticed the same eating style in both my regals although the second one loved zoanthids as well. (cleaned my tank out) I tried to "teach" them to eat from the water column as at first they wouldn't even eat clam that way. Clams rubberbanded to rock at first then suspended in the water with fishing line. Eventually they would eat prepared clam/mussel cubes free floating. Then went to scallops rubberbanded to rock then free floating. Eventually broadened their diet with other frozen foods. Now they both eat very aggressively. Even so monitor what they are eating and how much. Feeding is focused on them the other fish do fine with what's left over
Thanks!
Scallops sounds like a good idea, I think I'll try that, and rubber band it to a rock like you said. Seems like the clam meat is a little tough, IMO. Never thought I'd be using fishing line and "bait" in my aquarium!
tankslave
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That's why I mentioned it. I heard there was some research done somewhere that showed it wasnt effective (or even good). Was hoping it might ring a bell with someone.
On another note, I'm pretty sure my regal doesnt have a taste for zoos. I put a colony in there with him over the weekend, and they're all happy as, well, zoos. I was actually disappointed. I was hoping it would stimulate his appetite further.
...and what's with the live brine shrimp shortage?? The second I go out and buy a regal, you cant get live brine anywhere!!
On another note, I'm pretty sure my regal doesnt have a taste for zoos. I put a colony in there with him over the weekend, and they're all happy as, well, zoos. I was actually disappointed. I was hoping it would stimulate his appetite further.
...and what's with the live brine shrimp shortage?? The second I go out and buy a regal, you cant get live brine anywhere!!
