Regal angel tips?

[Bigevill1]

My LFS got the first regal angel I have ever seen for sale in the area in the 10+ years I have been in the hobby. It just came in tuesday, and isnt eating yet, but it is big, fat, and looks extreemly healthy. What tricks do you guys have out there to get this bad boy to eat? if the store cant get him to eat in the next week they are going to cut me a deal to take him home and see what I can do figuring he would maybe be more likely to eat in my 210 reef than in their 75 gallon holding tanks. If they can get him to eat there, well then there isnt much of an issue. Either way it is being held for me. Thanks for the help!

 

[johannan]

give him some zoanthids colonies. he will say yumi yumi

 

[Bigevill1]

well I dont have any zoas in the tank now so that will be/wont be a problem.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

give him some zoanthids colonies. he will say yumi yumi

lol - I would probably try some live brine...most fish cant deny the urge to eat that...then you could try to get him to eat prepared foods.

 

[Bigevill1]

I will have to setup a hatchery. Nobody around sells them that I know of.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

I will have to setup a hatchery. Nobody around sells them that I know of.

Thats too bad...i guess i am lucky that a few of my LFSs carry it. Have you tried any red nori seaweed. Here is an article talking about the Regals...its a little dated but it might help Aquarium Fish: The Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine

 

[Bigevill1]

I actually do not have it yet. It is still at the LFS and they are going to try to get it to eat there for another week before I decide what I am gonna do. If it still isnt eating then they may cut me a deal to bring it home and do my best.

 

[nixer]

mike i have one of those toms hatch and feeders here if you do get it. ive never set it up nor tried it so i dont know how well it works.

 

[Diamondsinthereef]

I would get it in your reef sooner than later. It will help to be in a bigger tank with its natural surroundings. Sometimes this alone is enough to stimulate a feeding response. Once they start eating its hard to feed them enough. They're pigs. It's also usually better to get them as juveniles instead of adults. I've gotten most mine as juveniles and a couple as adults. Get him in your tank asap for the best chance. Good luck

 

[Bigevill1]

Ok, I was kind of wondering about that. I was worried that all of the activity from my other fish might freak him out abit, but that doesnt really make sense does it? Maybe I will try to get him this weekend.

Bill, I would love to borrow that from you when I bring him home. They are holding it for me.

 

[nixer]

Ok, I was kind of wondering about that. I was worried that all of the activity from my other fish might freak him out abit, but that doesnt really make sense does it? Maybe I will try to get him this weekend.

Bill, I would love to borrow that from you when I bring him home. They are holding it for me.

sure thing do you need an airpump for it also? i think i got one laying around somewhere you can also borrow

 

[Tabasco1]

Good luck! Very exciting. They are absolutely beautiful fish. Let us know how it goes with the feeding.

 

[Bigevill1]

Good news! The LFS called me about 9:30 last night to tell me that it is eating frozen brine. They are going to still keep it for another week before I bring it home though.

 

[el richie]

sorry to bring this thread back up, but did you end up getting the regal??? how's it doing???