Regal Angel Primer
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BigBlueTang
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Yup, shouldn't be an issue. Feeding could be tough though, make sure an ample QT is provided otherwise the regal could be shy in the DT with all those aggressive feeders. Good luck!
bif24701
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Thanks for the help.
This is my current QT, 40 cube, and it's current members. Once they complete the QT, I'll start looking for one.
Aaron
BigBlueTang
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Awesome! 40 is a great QT size.
If price is not an issue get a Red Sea or Indian Ocean variant. They have yellow bellies
also read this entire thread, it's probably the best resource out there for Regal's.
Divers Den is a good place to get one, but you probably knew that already. I would also contact Jordan at Among The Reef, shoot him an email.. Jordan's a great guy. He's getting me one!
If price is not an issue get a Red Sea or Indian Ocean variant. They have yellow bellies
also read this entire thread, it's probably the best resource out there for Regal's. Divers Den is a good place to get one, but you probably knew that already. I would also contact Jordan at Among The Reef, shoot him an email.. Jordan's a great guy. He's getting me one!
bif24701
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Regal Angel Primer
Thank you! I'm excited! I didn't actually think I would ever have a real Angel.
Aaron
Awesome! 40 is a great QT size.
If price is not an issue get a Red Sea or Indian Ocean variant. They have yellow bellies
Divers Den is a good place to get one, but you probably knew that already. I would also contact Jordan at Among The Reef, shoot him an email.. Jordan's a great guy. He's getting me one!
Thank you! I'm excited! I didn't actually think I would ever have a real Angel.
Aaron
BigBlueTang
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You have a 180! :lol:
Regal is hands down my favorite fish. I've probably done the most research for any 16 year old fish nerd :lmao: Angels are awesome and you have the tank for it. Although word of advice, a Naso in a 180 is pushing it.
bif24701
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I know, I see that now. LA I guess is more like a guide line.
I have designed my rock work to maximize the length, lots of free swimming room, straight runs front and back. When my Tunze 6105 gets here I'll have over 60Xs display flow which I think will keep him busy. A few more weeks I'm adding a second 6105 with my MP60.
I think/hope he will be very happy. If not I'm sure I can easily find a friend that wouldn't mind a free QT'd Naso.
Aaron
ThRoewer
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Regals don't care much about swimming room but rather want lots of rock walls with overhangs, caves and crevices.
My Regals avoid the open water if they can. They prefer to stay near the cover of the rockwork or close to overhangs and cave entries to be able to seek cover quickly if needed.
So I would add a few more rocks for a regal.
Here some videos of some of my Regals
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My Regals avoid the open water if they can. They prefer to stay near the cover of the rockwork or close to overhangs and cave entries to be able to seek cover quickly if needed.
So I would add a few more rocks for a regal.
Here some videos of some of my Regals
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwa2fFr1Dm0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RIJj9l7AEhM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FzdRRk6zEu0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QjhXcs19LX8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
bif24701
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I was actually referring to the Naso. I can always take rock from my 100g sump and put it in the display. I've almost run out of places to mount frags anyway. Great videos!
Aaron
ThRoewer
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I would only keep them in pairs if I had the tanks for it. Unfortunately I only have one tank large enough for a pair.
And a pair in a 40 gallon tank would be really pushing it...
BigBlueTang
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Thomas, he has a 180..
40 is only the QT and he could QT them at separate times. I would be comfortable QT'ing two regals in a 40.
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ThRoewer
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I was referring to my 3 other Regal Angels which are in 40 gallon tanks. They are still small, so space is not a real issue. But for a pair you need at least a 100 gallon tank.Thomas, he has a 180..
40 is only the QT and he could QT them at separate times. I would be comfortable QT'ing two regals in a 40.
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As for QT - a 40B should be fine, even for a pair if separated by eggcrate.
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BigBlueTang
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Oh my bad. Sorry, I misunderstood
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bif24701
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ThRoewer
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In that size range they should all still be female. The larger one will eventually change to male.
Larger ones are fairly easy to sex, see this post: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24657120&postcount=4836
Larger ones are fairly easy to sex, see this post: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24657120&postcount=4836
this is me
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An update to my regal angelfish. The female is eating very well and just about everything I throw into the tank. The male is still chasing her from time to time though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqvLZTpcKvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqvLZTpcKvA
