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About Borbonius Anthias
Small anthias reaching 3.5 inches, with orange-red coloration on the head and upper body grading to pink-red below. Males display more vivid coloring and elongated dorsal fin rays; females are duller. Fusiform body typical of Serranidae.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Planktivore in nature; feed frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small prepared foods designed for anthias. Multiple feedings daily mimic natural grazing behavior. Offer variety to maintain color and health.
- Diet
- planktivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 55-gallon tank, preferably larger • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.023-1.025 • Strong water flow and excellent filtration required • Feed high-quality meaty foods (copepods, mysis shrimp, zooplankton) • Keep singly or in established harems; difficult to acclimate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, typically found at depths of 40–200 meters on deep reef slopes.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Level
- Expert
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
- Appearance
- Small anthias reaching 3.5 inches, with orange-red coloration on the head and upper body grading to pink-red below. Males display more vivid coloring and elongated dorsal fin rays; females are duller. Fusiform body typical of Serranidae.
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
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