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About Square-Spot Anthias
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia displays a red to orange body with distinctive white or pale spots arranged in rows along the flanks, giving rise to its common name. Males are typically brighter and more intensely colored than females, and the species shows sexual dimorphism in fin morphology.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 5
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, with populations in the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Triangle.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality frozen zooplankton (copepods, mysis shrimp, krill), high-protein flake, and prepared planktivore pellets 2–3 times daily. Soaking foods briefly before feeding aids ingestion and water quality.
- Appearance
- Pseudanthias pleurotaenia displays a red to orange body with distinctive white or pale spots arranged in rows along the flanks, giving rise to its common name. Males are typically brighter and more intensely colored than females, and the species shows sexual dimorphism in fin morphology.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Gill disease, Bacterial septicemia
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank; group of 5+ for hierarchy stability • Stable pH 8.1-8.3, temp 74-78°F, strong water flow • Feed high-quality marine flakes/pellets multiple times daily • Prefers upper-mid water column; rocky structure with hiding spots
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- planktivore
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