Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Due to variations within species, your item may not look
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individual specimen
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Color Form: Orange, Red
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78?
F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 5"
Origin: Africa, Kenya,
Maldives
Family: Serranidae
Minimum Tank Size: 125
gallons
The Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias is also known as the
Scalefin. The males have reddish hues, while the females tend to be more
orange. They are active and help to draw out shier fish that share the tank
with them.
The Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias does best when kept in
a species-specific tank of at least 125-gallons for a group. Males are best
kept alone with several females, or singly. The Anthias dwells in the middle of
a tank but appreciates the availability of several hiding places.
Anthias species all share the trait of being
hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group
will often morph to take its place.
Once acclimated to a new aquarium, anthias do best when
fed a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched frozen brine shrimp, and
over time may eat high-quality flake foods offered in small quantities
throughout the day. An attached refugium cultivating copepods and amphipods
provides a steady supply of nutritious live food sure to keep this active
planktivore content.