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About Stocky Anthias
The Stocky Anthias is a small, robust anthias with predominantly orange-red coloration on the body and head. Males display deeper red hues and may have purple or blue markings on the gill covers and dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine worms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, fish meat in aquarium setting
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and western Pacific.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Velvet disease
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Appearance
- The Stocky Anthias is a small, robust anthias with predominantly orange-red coloration on the body and head. Males display deeper red hues and may have purple or blue markings on the gill covers and dorsal fin.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank for small groups • Stable water: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Strong water flow and excellent filtration • Feed varied diet: quality flake, mysis shrimp, small zooplankton • Prefers groups but males can be territorial
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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