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About Small-Mouth Anthias
Small, elongated body with brilliant orange-red coloration on the head and upper body, fading to pink-orange on the belly. Distinguishing feature is the notably small mouth. Females are orange; males may display more intense red hues and are often dominant.
Key facts
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Appearance
- Small, elongated body with brilliant orange-red coloration on the head and upper body, fading to pink-orange on the belly. Distinguishing feature is the notably small mouth. Females are orange; males may display more intense red hues and are often dominant.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans multiple times daily. May also accept quality marine flake formulated for carnivores. Offer varied diet to ensure proper nutrition.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank, larger preferred for groups • Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.023–1.025 • High water flow and excellent oxygenation required • Feed 2–3 times daily with small meaty foods (copepods, mysis, fine pellets) • May exhibit aggression toward conspecifics; keep singly or as bonded pair
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in Head Disease, Bacterial Infections
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