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About Golden Anthias
Brilliantly colored in shades of orange and golden yellow with fine striping, elongated body shape, and prominent dorsal fin. Males are deeper orange; females are lighter yellow-orange. Small, graceful serranid with pointed snout.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- Brilliantly colored in shades of orange and golden yellow with fine striping, elongated body shape, and prominent dorsal fin. Males are deeper orange; females are lighter yellow-orange. Small, graceful serranid with pointed snout.
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank minimum (preferably keep in small groups) • Temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, calcium/alkalinity stable • Strong water flow (moderate to high) and excellent filtration • Feed high-quality frozen foods: mysis shrimp, copepods, small pellets • Provide open swimming space; rocky outcrops for shelter
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and Great Barrier Reef.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 5.1
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