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About Beautiful Anthias
Males are vibrant fuchsia-purple with two bright yellow vertical stripes on the head and body. Females are typically orange-yellow with purple or red coloration. The body is slender and streamlined with a slightly forked tail.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 5
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; prefers larger reef systems • Stable saltwater params: pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Strong water flow (moderate to high) to replicate reef habitat • Feeds on small crustaceans; requires frequent small feedings (2-3x daily) • Peaceful but may chase smaller fish; house singly or in small groups with caution
- Family
- Serranidae
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small zooplankton 2-3 times daily. May accept high-quality flake food as supplementary diet. Target feeding or spot feeding is often necessary in mixed reef aquaria to ensure adequate nutrition.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- planktivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific, including the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
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