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About Swallowtail Anthias
A deepwater serranid with an elongated, streamlined body and deeply forked caudal fin (tail) that resembles a swallow's tail. Coloration ranges from reddish-pink to bright red, often with subtle yellow or orange markings. The dorsal and anal fins are extended and may have filamentous rays, particularly in males.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 70-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet Details
- Feed frozen-thawed zooplankton, mysid shrimp, and small meaty preparations. Multiple small feedings 2–3 times daily mimic natural feeding behavior of this planktivorous deepwater species.
- Appearance
- A deepwater serranid with an elongated, streamlined body and deeply forked caudal fin (tail) that resembles a swallow's tail. Coloration ranges from reddish-pink to bright red, often with subtle yellow or orange markings. The dorsal and anal fins are extended and may have filamentous rays, particularly in males.
- Max Size
- 10
- Aka
- Antias, Kirnjica, Boccaglio, Focadella, Imperador, Monacella, Pixxiroza, Guarracino, Kerr I Kuq, Tres Colas, Berber Baligi, Barbier Commun, Vlaggenbaarsje, Marine Goldfish, Somera Vermella, Castagnola Rossa, Castagnole Rouge, Matulic Barjaktat, Barbier Hirondelle, Swallowtail Seaperch, Forcadella De Tres Cues, Mittelmeer-Fahnenbarsch, Perches, Groupers And Allies
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 125 gallon tank for a single specimen • Requires pristine water quality and strong protein skimming • Temperature range 70–78°F; maintain pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Prefers dimly lit aquariums with soft, diffused lighting (reflects its deep-sea origin) • Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily; avoid aggressive tankmates that outcompete for food • High-quality frozen foods (mysids, copepods, small meaty items) essential; may refuse pellets initially
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
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