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About Queen Purple Anthias
A small, elongated serranid with striking deep purple to magenta coloration on the body, accented by orange-red markings on the head, dorsal fin, and tail. Both males and females display brilliant coloring, though they are sexually dimorphic with behavioral differences.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; 120+ gallons recommended for groups • Temp: 72-78°F; pH: 8.1-8.4; Salinity: 1.023-1.025 • Prefers strong water flow and plenty of open swimming space • Feed high-quality meaty foods (copepods, mysis, pellets) 2-3x daily • Requires excellent water quality; sensitive to nitrates and temperature swings
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- A small, elongated serranid with striking deep purple to magenta coloration on the body, accented by orange-red markings on the head, dorsal fin, and tail. Both males and females display brilliant coloring, though they are sexually dimorphic with behavioral differences.
- Max Size
- 5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Serranidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Vanuatu, typically found in coral reef environments at depths of 30–80 meters.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- planktivore
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
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