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About Bimaculatus Anthias
A small, elongated basslet with orange-red body coloration and two distinctive dark spots—one on the gill plate and one on the caudal peduncle. Males often display more vivid coloring than females.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, typically found on coral-rich reef slopes at depths of 20–80 meters.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with strong water flow and plenty of hiding places among live rock • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed small planktonic foods (copepods, mysis, finely chopped preparations) 2–3 times daily • Generally peaceful but may chase smaller fish; keep singly or in small groups established together • Prefers moderate to strong lighting and stable water conditions
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Serranidae
- Appearance
- A small, elongated basslet with orange-red body coloration and two distinctive dark spots—one on the gill plate and one on the caudal peduncle. Males often display more vivid coloring than females.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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