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About Stocky Anthias
Stocky anthias display a robust, compressed body with predominantly orange-red coloration. Distinguishing features include blue stripes or spots on the gill covers and face, and a characteristic slightly upturned mouth.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Family
- Serranidae
- Diet
- planktivore
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, copepods, small crustaceans, marine algae (filamentous and micro), brine shrimp (Artemia nauplii) in the wild, similar diet in aquariums
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean to the Central Pacific.
- Max Size
- 5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of live rock for shelter and feeding stations • Maintain temperature 72–80°F and salinity 1.023–1.026 • Feed small portions 2–3 times daily with high-quality frozen foods (mysis, copepods) and occasional flake • Provide moderate to strong water flow; keep singly or in established groups to minimize aggression
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Stocky Anthias requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
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