Royal angelfish

Peacock Emperor (Pygoplites diacanthus )

The Peacock Emperor (Pygoplites diacanthus ) is the only species of the genus Pygoplytes from the family of angelfish ( Pomacanthidae ).

Dissemination

He has a wide distribution area, which stretches from the Red Sea across the Indian Ocean to the Pacific to Tahiti. In the Great Barrier Reef on the north east coast of Australia, it is the most common angelfish. Peacock angelfish live at depths of 1 to 50 meters, usually 10 to 20 feet deep, in areas with strong coral growth and many hiding places.

Behavior

The animals live mostly alone, but sometimes also as a couple. You are always on the move and looking for caves and Riffspalten for food from. Young animals live there true location in hiding in the reef.

Nutrition

Peacock angelfish seem to be food specialists who only feed on sponges and sea squirts.

Aquarium maintenance

Peacock angelfish are occasionally imported for rearing in saltwater aquariums. The fish is considered extremely sensitive, difficult foster child, who often refuses to eat and comes in a few weeks. Even in large aquariums he lives only rarely more than half a year. Responsible lovers should refrain from buying. This is true for all large angelfish.