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About Earle's Anthias
Earle's Anthias is a small, slender fish with vibrant coloration: males display bright red-orange bodies with yellow highlights and distinctive ventral fin extensions, while females are more yellow-orange overall. Both sexes have a characteristic small, pointed snout.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 3
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Origin
- Western Pacific, specifically found in deep reef environments off the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding Indo-Pacific regions.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank for groups; prefers deeper reef environments • Water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, stable salinity (1.023-1.025) • Requires strong, indirect water flow and plenty of vertical space • Feed high-quality frozen foods (mysis, copepods) multiple times daily • Keep in loose aggregations (3-6 individuals) for natural behavior
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- planktivore
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed high-quality small foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, small krill, and quality flaked foods designed for small planktivores. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions, as they are obligate planktivores that feed on zooplankton in the wild.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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