How "reef safe" are Regal Angels?

[Breakthecycle2]

I had a baby one that died in QT. Im contemplating getting a bigger one, but after doing some more research, it might now be a good idea in a reef. Just wondering what other's opinions are?

 

[Sabellafella]

I had to one a while back that would snack on all my acans

 

[eatbreakfast]

I've witnessed them decimate firsthand zoas, chalices, symphyllia, acans, wellsos, dendros, and clams.

 

[aaron23]

they are as reef safe as they choose to be take the risk and deal with the consequences lol :) good luck

 

[Humblefish]

Like most large angels, they are only SPS reef safe. And even that sometimes doesn't hold true.

 

[Salty1962]

I had one in a mixed reef that did great. Kept him fed and he had a lot of sponge to munch on. Then again I've heard people say that they cleared a tank of softies and LPS. Depends what your pain level is in trying one. They say that a 3"-4" is the best size to get. Mine was 4" when I got him and @6" when I sold him due to having to tear down my tank. Good Luck!!

 

[horseplay]

Mine never touched anything. I have her for about a year. To me she's worth the risk.