Regal Angel: Yellow Belly - Pygoplites diacanthus

The Regal Angelfish can be recognised by the alternating yellow and black-edged white bars on the body.

The soft part of the dorsal fin is blue with black scribbles.

The anal fin has yellow and blue stripes. The caudal fin is yellow.

Juvenile Regal Angelfish are similar to the adults, but are more orange than yellow, and have a distinct ocellus on the soft dorsal fin.t occurs in tropical marine waters of the Indo-West and Central Pacific, from East Africa and the Red Sea, north to Japan, south to Australia and east to the Tuamoto Islands.

Recommended tank size:

A minimum of a 60 gallon tank with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing will offer a good environment.

Reef Compatability:

The Regal Angelfish is prone to nip at large-polyped stony corals, soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles, but may be kept with small-polyped stony corals and soft corals.

Feeding and Diet:

To entice a Regal Angelfish to eat, use a diet of fresh shrimp and chopped seafood. The diet should also include herbivore preparations which include Spirulina and marine algae, and angelfish preparations containing sponges.

Level of Care: Advanced Aquarist

Reef Compatibility:Not Recommended

Approximate Purchase Size:

Medium 2" to 3"; Large: 4" to 5"

 NO GUARANTEE ON PATTERN AND COLORATION AS IT MAY VARY FROM STOCK PHOTOS.