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About Bicolor Anthias
The Bicolor Anthias displays a striking two-tone coloration: bright magenta-to-orange upper body and head contrasting with a yellow-to-white lower body and belly. Males are more deeply colored and develop elongated dorsal-fin filaments.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found on deep reef slopes and drop-offs at 50–300 feet.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods: frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and quality flake or pellet formulas designed for carnivorous reef fish. Offer foods that mimic their natural planktivorous and small-crustacean diet in the wild.
- Max Size
- 5
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- The Bicolor Anthias displays a striking two-tone coloration: bright magenta-to-orange upper body and head contrasting with a yellow-to-white lower body and belly. Males are more deeply colored and develop elongated dorsal-fin filaments.
- Aka
- Yellowback Basslet
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 70+ gallon tank for small groups (haremic behavior) • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, strong flow preferred • Requires frequent feeding (3× daily) with high-quality meaty foods • Males territorial; provide caves and dense rockwork • Prefers cooler, well-oxygenated conditions
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