Where to buy Orange Anthias
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About Orange Anthias
Orange Anthias are small, vibrant fish with bright orange to reddish coloration on the body and fins. Males display deeper coloring and elongated fin rays, while females are slightly less intensely colored. They have a stocky body shape typical of serranids.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank; groups of 6+ males • Water params: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Strong lighting and moderate water flow preferred • Feed quality carnivorous foods (copepods, mysis, pellets) 2–3× daily
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Diet
- planktivore
- 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 Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Serranidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- Orange Anthias are small, vibrant fish with bright orange to reddish coloration on the body and fins. Males display deeper coloring and elongated fin rays, while females are slightly less intensely colored. They have a stocky body shape typical of serranids.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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