Where to buy White-Banded Anthias
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About White-Banded Anthias
Small, slender fish with a primarily orange-red body marked by several distinct white vertical bands across the sides. Males display more vibrant coloration and elongated dorsal fin filaments compared to females.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon aquarium for groups; 55+ for single specimen • Temperature 74–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, stable salinity • Strong water flow and excellent filtration required • Planktonic foods (mysis, copepods) plus quality flake/pellet diet • Prefers coral-rich environment with open water for schooling
- Appearance
- Small, slender fish with a primarily orange-red body marked by several distinct white vertical bands across the sides. Males display more vibrant coloration and elongated dorsal fin filaments compared to females.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, marine invertebrates (polychaete worms, small crustaceans), fish eggs, and mysis shrimp (in aquariums).
- Family
- Serranidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia to Vanuatu and Fiji.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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