Regal Angel or heniochus diphreutes??

[Zhark17]

Hi everyone!

Need help here.

Im trying to find which one is better for a mixed tank (lps, sps, zoas).

I think that the regal angel is a better looking fish, while diphreutes could be more reefsafe, although is hard to find in stores.

So, if you have one of these fish ill be very thankful to read your experience!!

Thanks!!

 

[Eva Rose]

Zoas are tempting like candy to most angels.
I have a Regal. I love their temperament & beautiful fish. But I don't have fleshy LPS.
I prefer toadstools, gonipora, pipe organ coral, etc. which are less tempting to angels.

 

[Zhark17]

Thanks Eva!
Well gonioporas look like zoas haha.

Im not a big fan of zoas, although they dont look bad in my tank they wouldnt be missed. Im more worry about lps, (calaustrea, lobophyllia, euphyllia and favia Christmas).

Im still confused :S

 

[Eva Rose]

Watch this:


Great explanation. Thought is the movement of gonipora etc. deters nipping.

 

[Zhark17]

Wow, I think im more afraid after watching the video

Thank you, it was very interesting!!

pygoplites is too risky... :S