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About Smith's Anthias
A small, colorful anthias with an orange-red body, white/pale markings on the head and gill covers, and yellow accents on the dorsal and anal fins. Males display more vibrant coloration than females and have elongated dorsal fin rays.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Hard
- Family
- Serranidae
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (such as copepods and mysid shrimp), marine algae, marine worms
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas from Australia to Indonesia.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- A small, colorful anthias with an orange-red body, white/pale markings on the head and gill covers, and yellow accents on the dorsal and anal fins. Males display more vibrant coloration than females and have elongated dorsal fin rays.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Hole-in-the-head disease
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; larger preferred for groups • Stable 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, moderate flow • Keep in groups of 5+ to reduce aggression • Feed quality planktonic foods, frozen mysis, spirulina
- Max Size
- 4.3
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