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Unread 07/02/2016, 09:13 PM   #4751
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Okay, I started to look at picture of pairs regal angelfish and especially from the wild.
Is this consider a good female vs. male?
Males have massive Gill thorns and a more elongated body shape. Though this works only for specimen above 5in

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Unread 07/02/2016, 10:55 PM   #4752
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Good news, bad news. He was finally picking on oyster (or mussel). I dropped both and it was tough to see since i was watching from far away.

Unfortunately, today he hasnt looked good at all. He's normally swimming all the time but today, he's constantly in one corner of the aquarium.

Im gonna drop mussels and squid later tonight.
Hmm... gotta get him to eat...

Have you put any vitamins into the water - such as VitaChem or anything to help keep up his health?


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Unread 07/03/2016, 06:13 PM   #4753
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I have my 2" from LA and it's doing very well and FAT like how a angel should be. How much should I expect it to grow in year one? Also it has a broken bar on both sides towards the tail. Is it going to be a misbar?


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Unread 07/04/2016, 01:27 AM   #4754
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A lot of the misbaring on young regal angels may go away as they mature.
One of my Philippine regals had a upside-down "Y" bar on each side, but by now one of the arms of the "Y" starts "dissolving" - and this is happening on both sides.


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Unread 07/04/2016, 06:00 AM   #4755
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I have my 2" from LA and it's doing very well and FAT like how a angel should be. How much should I expect it to grow in year one?

IME, regals are slow growers. Ours has grown ~1" in nearly 2 years (compared to our moorish idol who doubled in size in about 9 months).


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Unread 07/04/2016, 09:08 AM   #4756
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Hmm... gotta get him to eat...

Have you put any vitamins into the water - such as VitaChem or anything to help keep up his health?
Yep - I also soak food with either selcon, zoecon, and vitachem. When I feed, they're normally added.

Anyway, bad news. He passed last night. He was swimming erratically the last day or so. Quite bummed. Thanks for the help anyway.


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Unread 07/04/2016, 09:35 AM   #4757
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IME, regals are slow growers. Ours has grown ~1" in nearly 2 years (compared to our moorish idol who doubled in size in about 9 months).


That's usually the case. We don't hear about many 6"+ regal's in captivity.



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Unread 07/04/2016, 09:51 AM   #4758
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IME, regals are slow growers. Ours has grown ~1" in nearly 2 years (compared to our moorish idol who doubled in size in about 9 months).


This might be the case if the fish is already big like 4" plus. How big is yours?


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Unread 07/04/2016, 10:04 AM   #4759
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Ours is 4.5 -5" now.


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Unread 07/04/2016, 11:36 AM   #4760
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My grey belly as easily grown 3/4-1" since February. It was about 3.5" when it was purchased


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Unread 07/04/2016, 11:53 AM   #4761
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My grey belly as easily grown 3/4-1" since February. It was about 3.5" when it was purchased


Wow that's fast.


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Unread 07/04/2016, 01:17 PM   #4762
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I think the growth rate depends on the tank size with these fish. How much and how often you feed likely has an impact too.
This is a species that is very successful and adaptable in the wild, so I would expect them also adapt as much as possible to an aquarium setting, even if it's just in size.

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Unread 07/04/2016, 01:21 PM   #4763
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..., bad news. He passed last night. He was swimming erratically the last day or so. Quite bummed. Thanks for the help anyway.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Which region was that fish from and which vendor did you get it from?

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Throewer, quick question,
Do you think indo pacific regals are more reclusive than the yellow belly variants? Just asking because an LFS is giving me a great deal to get rid of a regal that they've had for 4 months. 75$ for a ~4" regal. Grey belly..


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Unread 07/04/2016, 02:22 PM   #4765
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I think the growth rate depends on the tank size with these fish. How much and how often you feed likely has an impact too.
This is a species that is very successful and adaptable in the wild, so I would expect them also adapt as much as possible to an aquarium setting, even if it's just in size.

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One of 10 fish currently in my 625g, I feed 3-5 times a day heavily. Always have nori in the tank too


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Unread 07/04/2016, 02:47 PM   #4766
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provide free room and board

I just discovered this thread and I am now fascinated with this beautiful fish. I know I have a heavily stocked tank (see signature line for my critters) and it is primarily an SPS tank.

https://photos.google.com/u/1/photo/...c00iR4bcr4uO7I

Everyone gets along, except the Whip Fin likes to go after the Lubbocks see first second of the posted video.

Can I effectively provide free room and board to one of these magnificent fish?


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Unread 07/04/2016, 03:53 PM   #4767
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Throewer, quick question,
Do you think indo pacific regals are more reclusive than the yellow belly variants? Just asking because an LFS is giving me a great deal to get rid of a regal that they've had for 4 months. 75$ for a ~4" regal. Grey belly..


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I think it depends a lot on the tank you put it in. I have one gray in my sump tank who only comes to the front for food. Another one in my 40B is coming out more, and the one I have in .y 42 CADlight tank is out all the time.
The Sumatra pair usually also prefers to stay within or close the rock structure, especially the smaller one. But I built it very loosely so you can see them a lot.

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Unread 07/04/2016, 03:56 PM   #4768
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One of 10 fish currently in my 625g, I feed 3-5 times a day heavily. Always have nori in the tank too
My point precisely - large tank and enough food = rapid growth.

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Unread 07/04/2016, 06:24 PM   #4769
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I'm sorry to hear that.
Which region was that fish from and which vendor did you get it from?

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It was sold as true Red Sea from Nya. Also said he was eating which could be the case and was just stressed because of shipping.


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Sorry to hear about yours coolxborg
As far as growth after almost four years my juvenile has grown, my larger one the growth not so much. They were in a 300 and for the last few months have been moved to a 180. To compare I had a 3" juvenile Imperator go to a changing 6" Imp in one year.
Juvenile 2012

Adult 2012

What was a juvenile this year

Larger one this year

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Anyway, bad news. He passed last night. He was swimming erratically the last day or so. Quite bummed. Thanks for the help anyway.



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Unread 07/05/2016, 03:59 PM   #4772
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Now that my regal didnt make it. Im gonna wait for the right opportunity for another regal (maybe a pair). Maybe a few months or longer.

However, at that point, my 225 tank will have a yellow, purple, achilles, whitetail, and blonde tangs.

What would be the best way to introduce a regal (or two) with all these tangs in the tank?
Or should I just scratch the idea of regals if i have these tangs?


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Unread 07/05/2016, 04:02 PM   #4773
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Now that my regal didnt make it. Im gonna wait for the right opportunity for another regal (maybe a pair). Maybe a few months or longer.

However, at that point, my 225 tank will have a yellow, purple, achilles, whitetail, and blonde tangs.

What would be the best way to introduce a regal (or two) with all these tangs in the tank?
Or should I just scratch the idea of regals if i have these tangs?
Too many tangs to begin with...

Definitely scratch the Regal.


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Unread 07/05/2016, 05:25 PM   #4774
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One tang is already one too much in any tank below 500 gallon IMO.

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One tang is already one too much in any tank below 500 gallon IMO.

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I think this is a stretch, one tang in 500g? Granted if we are talking a Achilles or Naso or Vlamingi I'm with you.


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