Regal angelfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 18 cm. The largest on record measured 25 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 29 Pomacanthidae species on LumaReef: 8 cm (Cherub angelfish) to 46 cm (Sixband Angelfish).

Regal angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 180 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Living room tank or larger.

Regal angelfish water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pomacanthidae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Regal angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Yellow tang, Scopas tang, and Convict tang.

Regal angelfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 110 m down. Deeper than most Pomacanthidae on LumaReef (3–53 m).

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Regal angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

The loveliest angel and the most timid, drifting at the mouth of a cave.

The Regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 110 m deep. Adults grow to about 18 cm; the largest on record measured 25 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 180 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 18 cm
Smallest tank: 180 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Demanding

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Nips corals

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litresToo small
Living room180 cm · 650 litres25 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres46 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres55 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 25 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m110 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilyPomacanthidae
GenusPygoplites
SpeciesPygoplites diacanthus
Described byBoddaert, 1772

In other languages

German: Pfauenaugen-Kaiserfisch
Spanish: Pez ángel real
French: Poisson-ange duc
Italian: Pesce angelo reale
Dutch: Pauwoogkeizersvis
Russian: Пигоплит
Japanese: ニシキヤッコ
Chinese: 雙棘甲尻魚

Quick answers

Regal angelfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 18 cm. The largest on record measured 25 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 29 Pomacanthidae species on LumaReef: 8 cm (Cherub angelfish) to 46 cm (Sixband Angelfish).
Regal angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 180 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Living room tank or larger.
Regal angelfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pomacanthidae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Regal angelfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Yellow tang, Scopas tang, and Convict tang.
Regal angelfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Regal angelfish and corals: is it reef safe?: No, it may nip at corals.
Regal angelfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 110 m down. Deeper than most Pomacanthidae on LumaReef (3–53 m).