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About Smooth Anthias
A small, slender anthias with a predominantly orange-red body and fine scale pattern. The dorsal and anal fins display lighter coloration with subtle gradations; the body lacks the prominent stripes found in some congeners, giving it a smooth appearance.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 5
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Hole-in-the-head disease
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality planktonic foods such as fine frozen copepods, mysis shrimp, and prepared plankton-based formulations multiple times daily. Supplement with occasional small frozen foods appropriate for small mouths. Strong water flow and frequent feeding support their naturally high metabolism.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- planktivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • 55 gallon tank minimum • Stable temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, moderate water flow • Needs live rock and caves for shelter • Feed small meaty foods (copepods, mysis shrimp) 2-3× daily • Keep in small groups or singly to minimize aggression
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