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About Slender Whitleyi Anthias
Small, slender-bodied anthias with predominantly orange-red coloration and distinctive white or pale markings along the body. Males display more vibrant coloration than females, with elongated dorsal fin rays.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, found in deep coral reef environments from the Philippines to Indonesia and the central Pacific.
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality carnivorous preparations including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small pellets. Multiple small feedings daily are essential to maintain condition in these planktivorous fish.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Small, slender-bodied anthias with predominantly orange-red coloration and distinctive white or pale markings along the body. Males display more vibrant coloration than females, with elongated dorsal fin rays.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; larger preferred for groups • Stable parameters: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 74–78°F • Strong water flow (moderate to strong); pristine water quality • Feed high-quality meaty foods 2–3 times daily; requires frequent small feedings • Deep-dwelling species; provide dim lighting and cave/reef structure for security
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