Originally Posted by
Hammerhed7
check your water quality, and try some angel formula, mysis shrimp, maybe some formula one pellets and algae sheets. The regal is a very difficult species to keep.
Good Luck
I agree 100%; if a Regal isn't the toughest (commonly available) angel to keep; I don't know what is. Generally considered an "expert only" fish.Pristine water, lots of space, varied diet (including a lot of greens & protein), are the key. Like many angels, when healthy, they'll eat anything. But they need the variety and (IMO), Selcon, or another vitamin supplement to thrive.
But for now, your problem seems just to be getting it to eat SOMETHING, if the lfs was feeding it brine shrimp, then give it brine shrimp (soaking in garlic may help) and, once he's eating, worry about the nutrition. If my memory is working, this is the only fish I've lost in many years because it wouldn't eat. I wish you luck and hope your lack of research doesn't cost you a nice fish. Don't beat yourself up if you lose this fish; there is a lot to learn in this hobby and this forum is a great place to do it; but next time, PLEASE research before buying.Keep us posted!