Regal Angel Primer

[nctangman]

Jen,

Good to hear from you !!!

Nah, I am just following this thread and learn all I can about keeping a regal.

I need to update the site with pics of my new golden maxima clam.



Kirk

 

[Bojan]

Is quite possible, that you already answer on such question many times, but this thread is very long and it is very difficult to read all.

What is the minimum size of reef aquarium for Regal Angel ?

 

[Aquaduck]

Mine is in a 90 gallon. That's as small as I would recommend.

 

[Bojan]

How long do you have regal angel in your tank ?

 

[Aquaduck]

I have had mine for 9 months now. No problems, very healthy fish.
Here's a recent picture: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=5617309#post5617309

 

[Bojan]

Thanks. Picture is very good and regal angel is very beautifull.

What , do you think about one Regal Angel in my tank. (130g)?
my tank

 

[Aquaduck]

Very nice tank! A 130gallon is a good sized tank and you've had it for two years so there will be lots of small sponges and things for the Regal to nibble on. There may be some agression with the tangs but nothing too severe. My yellow tang took offence to my Regal at first but did not harm it in any way. Just some tail and fin fanning. Now they are best buddies and swim together in the tank. If you get a Regal it should learn to accept Nori by watching the tangs eat from a veggie clip. The Regal may nip at soft corals and zoos. Mine likes to take the odd bite of Xenia once in a while but that keeps them trimmed back a little.

 

[AndrewLL]

I'm in the process of setting up a 140gal tank and have narrowed down the centre piece fish to either a Regal Angel or Scribbled Angel.

I had previously also considered a Majestic Angel but moved away from one of these as my tank is located in a spot where I constant walk past to get to my front door. So from what I've been told I think a Majestic is a bit too flighty for high traffic areas.

I think a scribbled would do OK in high traffic but I have no previous experience with Regals. Can anyone give me an idea how a Regal would go?

Good thing about a Regal over a Scribble is that they are much more reef-safe.

Andrew

 

[Aquaduck]

My tank is located in the dining room against the wall. To get from the kitchen to the dining room I have to walk past the tank. There is constant traffic of a family of 5 moving through this area and the Regal has become accustomed to this. My yellow tang on the other hand is still very flighty.

 

[HOZERTHEBONEFISH]

Steve

Thanks for your answer. Good to be connected. As I suspected you got a alpha male.

Bojan

Beautiful tank. Good size for regal. You should make sure the regal eats well before you put it in the tank, or even consider taking out the tangs temporarily when you add the regal. The hippo and yellow tangs are as you know, pigs.

Andrew

Most regals IMO/IME are extremely shy and sensitive. My toddler runs past the tank few times a day and that always freaks her out. In the beginning she shut down for a long time. Lately she recovers quickly. As long as there isnt constant harrassment/movement, you should be fine.

 

[AndrewLL]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I've got a couple of months to make up my mind which way to go.

Andrew

 

[reef runt]

hey i have a 2ft cube (60gal) i know i have asked this before and was told i could but im asking again could i put one of these angel fish in until i up-grade? (dont know how long this will be though)

 

[reef runt]

anyone

 

[curthendrix]

A 2' cube (60g) is not enough swimming room for an adult Regal.

 

[yoboyjdizz]

i wouldn't put one in even at the smaller size never know how long its going to take you to upgrade....stuff happens in life

 

[john37]

hi, i really love this fish and was wondering what size tank everyone has their fish in. what size is the tank and size of the fish?

 

[pecan2phat]

Hi john37,

I have my Regal in a 120g and he (I think it's a he) is about 3.5".

 

[Aquaduck]

Nice tank! What lights do you have?

 

[pecan2phat]

Thanks Aquaduck,
The tank is lit by two XM 250w SE 10ks and two URI 110w super actinics. All the bulbs are fired off Ice Caps.

 

[Steve Atkins]

Regal is about 12cm, tank is just under 1600L (about 408USG).

Steve