{"product_id":"regal-angelfish-juv-pygoplites-diacanthus","title":"Regal Angelfish Juv | Pygoplites diacanthus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoung Regal Angelfish carry a bold false eyespot that fades as the famous banded pattern sharpens. A beautiful challenge that rewards patient, attentive feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Regal Angelfish Juv is associated with Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reefs, where it browses across rock, coral heads, sponge growth and algae-coated surfaces. Most individuals spend the day moving between reef structure and open water, using caves and ledges for security. A similar layout in the aquarium helps reduce stress and encourages natural grazing behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis angelfish is valued for its bold marine patterning, compressed body shape and graceful swimming style. Colour can intensify with age, diet and confidence. Juveniles often show different patterning from adults and can change dramatically as they mature. Clean water, varied nutrition and low stress make a noticeable difference to colour, finnage and overall body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as semi-aggressive. It normally mixes well with suitable tank mates when added thoughtfully, although it may defend caves or grazing routes once established. Avoid placing it with very similar angelfish in cramped aquariums, and introduce new fish with care so territories can settle without constant chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffer a varied marine diet rather than relying on one food. Recommended foods include Omnivore: marine algae, sponge-based angelfish foods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp and pellets. Feed small amounts once or twice daily, with extra attention during the first week. A settled fish should show steady interest in prepared foods while continuing to graze over live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium size of 450 L, with 600 L or larger strongly recommended for long-term stability and swimming room. Keep temperature at 24–26 °C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity 1.024–1.026. Use moderate reef flow, moderate reef lighting with caves and ledges and efficient filtration capable of handling a well-fed marine fish. Rockwork should include caves, overhangs and open lanes. Regular water changes of 10–20% help maintain nitrate, phosphate and trace element balance. Reef compatibility is reef safe with caution: may nip corals, sponges, clam mantles or ornamental polyps. Invert safety is best considered cautious rather than guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptive breeding is uncommon for most ornamental angelfish in home aquariums. Spawning, where achieved, usually involves courtship rises at dusk and tiny pelagic eggs that require specialist larval rearing. For most hobbyists, the best goal is long-term conditioning, stable behaviour and excellent body weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePygoplites diacanthus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegal Angelfish Juv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-Pacific and Red Sea reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–15 years with excellent care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: marine algae, sponge-based angelfish foods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp and pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.024–1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature marine aquariums and experienced community systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe with caution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include tangs, wrasses, rabbitfish, clownfish, gobies, blennies, anthias and other robust community marine fish, provided the aquarium is large enough and all fish are feeding well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with tiny timid fish, fin nippers, aggressive triggers in small systems, and other angelfish with the same body shape unless the aquarium is very large. 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