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About Blood Spot Anthias
Small, deepwater anthias with a yellow to orange body and distinctive red/blood-red spots and markings, particularly on the head and dorsal fins. Males are more brightly colored with deeper reds and oranges than females.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Small, deepwater anthias with a yellow to orange body and distinctive red/blood-red spots and markings, particularly on the head and dorsal fins. Males are more brightly colored with deeper reds and oranges than females.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Tank size: 75+ gallons (4+ feet) • Water params: 72–78°F, SG 1.020–1.025, pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed small meaty foods 2–3× daily; planktonic diet • Strong water flow; moderate lighting • Schools well; keep 3+ individuals to reduce aggression
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, primarily from the Philippines and surrounding waters to Indonesia and Micronesia.
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen or live foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely minced meaty preparations. Anthias are planktivores in nature and require frequent small feedings.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Max Size
- 3
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