Where to buy Japanese Anthias
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About Japanese Anthias
Small, elongated serranid with bright reddish-orange coloration and a slender body shape. Males display more vivid coloring and may show behavioral dimorphism during spawning.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, White Spot Syndrome, Bacterial Infections
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Serranidae
- Origin
- Western Pacific, including Japan and surrounding regions.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, mysid shrimp, small fish, polychaete worms
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- planktivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 50 gallon tank with strong, stable water parameters and good filtration • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, small copepods, finely chopped seafood) 2–3 times daily • Provide plenty of rockwork and hiding places; this species prefers dimly lit areas and can be shy • May exhibit aggressive behavior toward very small fish and can be territorial; best kept singly or in pairs
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