Regal Angel - Pygoplites diacanthusRegal Angel (Pygoplites diacanthus) The Regal Angel, Pygoplites diacanthus, is one of the most beautiful and iconic marine angelfish, admired for its bold yellow, white and blue vertical striping, deep blue edging and elegant body shape. Also known as the Regal Angelfish or Royal Angelfish, this species is a true showpiece for a mature marine aquarium. It is, however, a specialist angelfish that needs stable water quality, peaceful tank mates, mature

Dunckerocampus pessuliferus

It may pick at corals

Often occurs in small loose groups

with the shrimp digging and maintaining the burrow while the goby keeps watch

making it a visual standout in any marine setting

Expatriates south to Montague Island and coastal waters of southern New South Wales

Inner to outer reef flats and slopes

Temperature: 24–27°C

The African Angelfish is generally peaceful but can be territorial with other angelfish

as large wrasses can jump when startled

interspersed with delicate patterns that add an exquisite beauty to the fish

Avoid housing with aggressive predators or very timid planktivores that may be outcompeted