{"product_id":"regal-angelfish","title":"Regal Angelfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) is among the most beautiful fish on an Indo-Pacific reef — bold orange and white bands edged in blue-black, finished with a yellow tail. It is also one of the more difficult marine angelfish to establish, and its reputation varies sharply by collection region, with Red Sea specimens generally adapting better than others. The core problem is diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults reach around 25 cm and need a large, fully mature aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the wild it feeds heavily on sponges and tunicates; many specimens are reluctant to take prepared foods, and some refuse outright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot reef safe — it is likely to sample corals, clams and other sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShy on arrival and easily bullied; it needs generous rockwork and caves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemands stable, high-quality water in a settled system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expert-level fish, not a beginner's angelfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited only to an experienced keeper with a large fish-only system, calm tankmates and the patience to work at feeding. Ask our staff what the individual in stock is eating before you buy — that answer matters more than anything else about this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, and livestock is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saltwater-fish-1\"\u003esaltwater fish collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44846798700744,"sku":"98043","price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/pygoplites-diacanthus-elevage-1-2-cm.webp?v=1765490668","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfishimports.com\/products\/regal-angelfish","provider":"Tropical Fish Imports ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}