Red Sea Regal Angelfish - Yellow Belly (Pygoplites diacanthus)

Why it is a Collector's Vault fish: Regal Angelfish from the Red Sea are known for their bright yellow breast, while regals from most of the Indo-Pacific have a blue or gray breast. Red Sea fish are also known as good shippers that usually adapt more easily to home aquariums, which makes them the regal of choice for experienced keepers.

Quick Facts

• Scientific name: Pygoplites diacanthus
• Origin: Red Sea
• Available sizes: Medium-Large (4" - 5"), Large (5" - 6"), XL (6" - 7")
• Care level: Expert
• Reef safe: With Caution
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Max size: 10 inches
• Minimum aquarium: 125 gallons
• Diet: Omnivore
• Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025

Compatibility

• Good tankmates: Peaceful community fish such as anthias, fairy wrasses, gobies and tangs
• Avoid: Aggressive angelfish, triggers and dottybacks; sponges, tubeworms and some LPS

Care Notes

• Harder to keep than most angelfish; best for experienced aquarists
• Needs at least 125 gallons with plenty of live rock and hiding places; add it early, before other fish
• Feed fresh shrimp, chopped seafood, spirulina, marine algae and sponge-based angelfish foods

How to Buy, Pickup & Shipping

• Conditioned (7-Day Hold): your fish usually reaches us the day after you order. We then hold it for at least 7 days to inspect it, make sure it is eating and check for any sign of disease before it goes home with you. Covered by our Collector's Vault Guarantee.
• Direct - Save 15%: released as soon as it arrives, with no conditioning period. Sold as-is with no live arrival or health guarantee.
• Store pickup in Sugar Land, or $100 flat-rate FedEx Priority Overnight shipping within the continental U.S. (ships Monday through Thursday; weather holds as needed).
• Full terms: Collector's Vault Shipping & Guarantee.