General information - The Regal Angelfish is a beautiful tropical

angelfish that found mostly in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

The Regal Angelfish has striking yellow, black, white and blue vertical

stripes on its body. The anal fin has yellow and blue stripes. Juveniles

on the other hand are orange yellow with fewer black and white bars.

The Emperor Angelfish found in corals rich areas, in these areas it can

find its main food (sponges) easily. It is often seen in pairs or as solitary

and rarely seen in small groups. The Regal Angel has two common

variations, the one found in the Red Sea and the other came from the

Indo-Pacific. The Red Sea Regal Angelfish is brighter in color and has

a yellow belly wile the Regal Angelfish from the Indo-Pacific has a

blue/grey belly and it is darker then the Red Sea variant.

Only advanced aquarists with large tanks should attempt to keep this

amazing fish. 

                                                               Photo by: Wild Blue

Scientific Name - Pygoplites Diachantus       

Family - Pomacanthidae         

Origin - Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean from East Africa and the Red Sea, north to Japan,

south to Australia.   

Size – up to 25 cm 

First discovered - Boddaert, 1772 

Nutrition – In nature the Regal Angelfish feeds on sponges.In captivity their diet should contain

chopped fresh or frozen clam, crab, shrimp, squid and marine algae such as spinach or Nori algae 

Behavior - Semi-aggressive 

Maintenance and care – The Regal Angelfish is very sensitive to water changes and to water quality.

This fish should be introduced to established systems only, otherwise it will die. It requires tank with

100 gallon and up. Fresh water dips may be in order to eliminate flukes and ich which the Diachantus

is prone to The Regal Angelfish is difficult to maintain species. 

Water Parameters – Temperature: 22C- 28C, PH: 8.1- 8.4, Specific gravity- 1.018-1.026 

Breeding – not yet bred in captivity.In nature it happens at night, they release floating eggs and

sperm into the upper water column after an elaborate spiraling dance.