Regal Angel Primer
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Would a Sohal Tang be too aggressive to house with a Regal Angel?
new regal today
new regal today
hi just picked one up a steal at $70 Canadian, climated very slowly and turned off the lights for the night, Put a big tea cup in and it went right to it. going to quarantine him in my 35 gallon established tank for 30 days , only a tomato clown in with him. then hopefully on to 180 gallon reef, running my uv sterlizer. The store claimed they had no special food to feed it and had it over two weeks. I was really impressed with Sept tank of the month by John C. and a friend of mine who is wood duck carver but recently started doing bass and koi , helped me carve a Regal. The carving was done in one day over seven hours, I just have to paint it. I will certainly post it when I through, so far I am just blown away at how nice it is. The 180 established just over a year, presently large naso female, purple , yellow tank, two black clarkis. Three chromis, one large lawnmower and a psychodelic mandarin. I also have 3 large shrimps are these safe with Regals? I have five colonies of zoos, if it eats them I will move them , are zoos any nutricional benefit? What about black nori is it much different than the red? thanks so much.
new regal today
hi just picked one up a steal at $70 Canadian, climated very slowly and turned off the lights for the night, Put a big tea cup in and it went right to it. going to quarantine him in my 35 gallon established tank for 30 days , only a tomato clown in with him. then hopefully on to 180 gallon reef, running my uv sterlizer. The store claimed they had no special food to feed it and had it over two weeks. I was really impressed with Sept tank of the month by John C. and a friend of mine who is wood duck carver but recently started doing bass and koi , helped me carve a Regal. The carving was done in one day over seven hours, I just have to paint it. I will certainly post it when I through, so far I am just blown away at how nice it is. The 180 established just over a year, presently large naso female, purple , yellow tank, two black clarkis. Three chromis, one large lawnmower and a psychodelic mandarin. I also have 3 large shrimps are these safe with Regals? I have five colonies of zoos, if it eats them I will move them , are zoos any nutricional benefit? What about black nori is it much different than the red? thanks so much.
Pianoplayer
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Hi all:
my regal experience is that it's really hard to keep in FOT,but for RT, I think it's better as she loves eating the 'lifes' on the live rock. But it's possible for her to bit the coral, be careful!
In Hong Kong, the regal sells at only 10 to15 US dollars, but for the golden regal sells at 25-30 US. I love her so much due to her beatuful apperence with yellow bar lines. I am only 17, a student in HK, but I love fishes so much. My longest record of keeping regal is only 2 months, don't know why she always get some strange diease...... So sad of her leaving me.
I will try to keep still as I love her and not expensive in HK I think US,Canada cost very expensive, am I right? so I am so lucky that can perchase them with low price
I hope one day I could keep her for al least 6 months.
my regal experience is that it's really hard to keep in FOT,but for RT, I think it's better as she loves eating the 'lifes' on the live rock. But it's possible for her to bit the coral, be careful!
In Hong Kong, the regal sells at only 10 to15 US dollars, but for the golden regal sells at 25-30 US. I love her so much due to her beatuful apperence with yellow bar lines. I am only 17, a student in HK, but I love fishes so much. My longest record of keeping regal is only 2 months, don't know why she always get some strange diease...... So sad of her leaving me.
I will try to keep still as I love her and not expensive in HK I think US,Canada cost very expensive, am I right? so I am so lucky that can perchase them with low price I hope one day I could keep her for al least 6 months.Pianoplayer
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attach her lovely look
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attach her lovely look
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reefyguy
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Well I just added my regal. It looks like he is very active in the tank. However, it hasnt eaten yet. I have tried mysis and brine shrimp flake food and it comes out during feeding but does not touch it....I will try angel formula and nori tonight....Im on day 3 of this fish not eating.
regal angel
regal angel
re: only last a few hours. that was in my 35 gallon but this tank has suffered serious neglect since my 180 going. Just emailed MArine Central. they will not ship to Canada but said sometimes Regals will eat clams in the shell. I have located another one but the fish is just nipping at food, they say this is good. Also they only recommend straight into a reef tank. DOes anyone know if the zoos they may eat are good for them?
regal angel
re: only last a few hours. that was in my 35 gallon but this tank has suffered serious neglect since my 180 going. Just emailed MArine Central. they will not ship to Canada but said sometimes Regals will eat clams in the shell. I have located another one but the fish is just nipping at food, they say this is good. Also they only recommend straight into a reef tank. DOes anyone know if the zoos they may eat are good for them?
regal not eating
regal not eating
The Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus
BobFenner@WetWebMedia.com
In the Red Sea and Redang, Malaysia
Of the many species of marine angelfishes offered to the hobby, some groups are sure winners. Most "dwarf angels (e.g. the genera Centropyge and Genicanthus) readily accept aquarium conditions, eagerly eat all types of prepared foods, exhibit good disease resistance and stay reasonably small and non-aggressive. The same can be said for many of the larger Pacific and Atlantic angels. Except for getting too large for undersized systems various Pomacanthus (e.g. French, Gray, Emperor, Koran), Holacanthus (e.g. king or Passer's, Queen, Blue), Apolemichthys (e.g. A. xanthurus, the Indian Yellow-Tailed Angel) are generally quite hardy and easy to keep in captive conditions as long as provided with sufficient tank space, food, and water quality.
The Regal Angel, Pygoplites diacanthus, is our notable exception. It is indeed unfortunate that such a beauty rarely accepts food in captivity. In this article I'll gladly offer you insights as to what has "worked" with this angel and other members of the family.
The Group: Family Pomacanthidae
There are about eighty five described species of marine angels, in nine recognized genera; Pygoplites being monotypic, that is having only the one species, P. diacanthus. At any moment some twenty or so angels are offered in the ornamental trade with twice that number available annually. The present subject, the regal is, in my opinion, too often found; sold to the unwary aquarist by less-than-knowledgeable dealers.
Pomacanthids are found worldwide in tropical seas in shallow to six-hundred foot depths. They are closely related to butterflyfishes from which pomacanthids can be separated on the basis of possessing a prominent cheek spine (-acanthus) which butterflies lack.
Pygoplites diacanthus (Boddaert 1772), the Regal Angelfish. Indo-Pacific; Red Sea, East Africa to the Tuamotus, north to southern Japan. To ten inches in length. Note the gray chest area of this Fijian specimen. The more desirable, hardier Indian Ocean and Red Sea ones have an orange chest area. Below, tiny 2 and 3 cm. specimens photographed in captivity by Hiroyuki Tanaka.
Habitat:
Regal angels are found ranging widely over rich coral areas, ducking in and out of crevices. These sheltering caverns are always places of good circulation.
Water quality. I acknowledge Hemdal with pointing out that angels be introduced to established systems only. They do not weather nitrogen cycling changes well. Wait till the aquarium has been set up a good three to four months before introducing angels. Gunther Dawal in Prof. Ladiges Aquarium Digest International piece credits strong water circulation and frequent water changes with his success with Pygoplites.
Tank size should be at least four feet in length, sixty-plus gallons for even a small regal. They attain a length of about a foot in captivity, two in the wild.
Foods/Feeding:
An important factor in failure and success in keeping angels. I recommend at least once daily an offering of a meaty food; chopped fresh or frozen clam, crab, shrimp, squid... and some source of greenery. Marine algae are best; you can grow some of these, others can be purchased from the oriental section at your food store. Lettuce made mushy by freezing, spinach, husked peas are used by some. Some personal acquaintances that have had success keeping regals on more standard fare advise avoiding gelatin-based frozen foods. There are excellent preparations made without gelatin and these are much better for your angels. Check the labels for ingredients.
Live rock and dry-prepared foods are accepted often, but should not be considered staples. Live saltwater foods are unnecessary for marine angels and too easily introduce disease. Stick with frozen.
Refusing food for a few days should not overly concern you; however large angels do have hearty appetites. Feeding strikes cal for water changes, vitamin-based feeding stimulants and a switch-up in foods offered. A fresh opened shellfish often works wonders. Your specimens ought to have an overall plump appearance when in good condition. San Francisco Bay Brands are excellent.
Our most problematic area with regal angels is nutrition. Pygoplites feeds almost exclusively on tunicates (sea squirts) and sponges in the wild. Allen and Steene (1979) give this species their most difficult species rating for the amount of care required.
taken from : http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/fishes/angels/pygoplites/
regal not eating
The Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus
BobFenner@WetWebMedia.com
In the Red Sea and Redang, Malaysia
Of the many species of marine angelfishes offered to the hobby, some groups are sure winners. Most "dwarf angels (e.g. the genera Centropyge and Genicanthus) readily accept aquarium conditions, eagerly eat all types of prepared foods, exhibit good disease resistance and stay reasonably small and non-aggressive. The same can be said for many of the larger Pacific and Atlantic angels. Except for getting too large for undersized systems various Pomacanthus (e.g. French, Gray, Emperor, Koran), Holacanthus (e.g. king or Passer's, Queen, Blue), Apolemichthys (e.g. A. xanthurus, the Indian Yellow-Tailed Angel) are generally quite hardy and easy to keep in captive conditions as long as provided with sufficient tank space, food, and water quality.
The Regal Angel, Pygoplites diacanthus, is our notable exception. It is indeed unfortunate that such a beauty rarely accepts food in captivity. In this article I'll gladly offer you insights as to what has "worked" with this angel and other members of the family.
The Group: Family Pomacanthidae
There are about eighty five described species of marine angels, in nine recognized genera; Pygoplites being monotypic, that is having only the one species, P. diacanthus. At any moment some twenty or so angels are offered in the ornamental trade with twice that number available annually. The present subject, the regal is, in my opinion, too often found; sold to the unwary aquarist by less-than-knowledgeable dealers.
Pomacanthids are found worldwide in tropical seas in shallow to six-hundred foot depths. They are closely related to butterflyfishes from which pomacanthids can be separated on the basis of possessing a prominent cheek spine (-acanthus) which butterflies lack.
Pygoplites diacanthus (Boddaert 1772), the Regal Angelfish. Indo-Pacific; Red Sea, East Africa to the Tuamotus, north to southern Japan. To ten inches in length. Note the gray chest area of this Fijian specimen. The more desirable, hardier Indian Ocean and Red Sea ones have an orange chest area. Below, tiny 2 and 3 cm. specimens photographed in captivity by Hiroyuki Tanaka.
Habitat:
Regal angels are found ranging widely over rich coral areas, ducking in and out of crevices. These sheltering caverns are always places of good circulation.
Water quality. I acknowledge Hemdal with pointing out that angels be introduced to established systems only. They do not weather nitrogen cycling changes well. Wait till the aquarium has been set up a good three to four months before introducing angels. Gunther Dawal in Prof. Ladiges Aquarium Digest International piece credits strong water circulation and frequent water changes with his success with Pygoplites.
Tank size should be at least four feet in length, sixty-plus gallons for even a small regal. They attain a length of about a foot in captivity, two in the wild.
Foods/Feeding:
An important factor in failure and success in keeping angels. I recommend at least once daily an offering of a meaty food; chopped fresh or frozen clam, crab, shrimp, squid... and some source of greenery. Marine algae are best; you can grow some of these, others can be purchased from the oriental section at your food store. Lettuce made mushy by freezing, spinach, husked peas are used by some. Some personal acquaintances that have had success keeping regals on more standard fare advise avoiding gelatin-based frozen foods. There are excellent preparations made without gelatin and these are much better for your angels. Check the labels for ingredients.
Live rock and dry-prepared foods are accepted often, but should not be considered staples. Live saltwater foods are unnecessary for marine angels and too easily introduce disease. Stick with frozen.
Refusing food for a few days should not overly concern you; however large angels do have hearty appetites. Feeding strikes cal for water changes, vitamin-based feeding stimulants and a switch-up in foods offered. A fresh opened shellfish often works wonders. Your specimens ought to have an overall plump appearance when in good condition. San Francisco Bay Brands are excellent.
Our most problematic area with regal angels is nutrition. Pygoplites feeds almost exclusively on tunicates (sea squirts) and sponges in the wild. Allen and Steene (1979) give this species their most difficult species rating for the amount of care required.
taken from : http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/fishes/angels/pygoplites/
