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About Elizabeth's Anthias
Elizabeth's Anthias is a small, elongated serranid with striking coloration: males display vibrant reddish-orange bodies with purple/magenta markings and elongated dorsal fin filaments, while females are predominantly orange-yellow with less pronounced filaments.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Velvet Disease
- Care Requirements
- • 50 gallon minimum tank; strong water flow preferred • Temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025 • Feed high-quality pellets & frozen foods (copepods, mysis shrimp) multiple times daily • Males territorial; keep singly or in large harems with females • Excellent jumpers; secure tight-fitting lid essential
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty; requires stable water conditions, consistent high-quality feeding, and peaceful tank mates to reduce stress. Acclimation can be slow, but established specimens are hardy.
- Appearance
- Elizabeth's Anthias is a small, elongated serranid with striking coloration: males display vibrant reddish-orange bodies with purple/magenta markings and elongated dorsal fin filaments, while females are predominantly orange-yellow with less pronounced filaments.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, mysis shrimp, small fish (such as guppies)
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines south to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, including waters around Fiji and Micronesia.
- Max Size
- 5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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