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About Long-Fin Anthias
A small, slender anthias with elongated dorsal and pelvic fins. Males display vibrant red coloration with white or yellow accents on the fins; females are orange-yellow. Both sexes have distinctive elongated fin rays, particularly in the dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Serranidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (mysid shrimp), marine invertebrates, polychaete worms, and various fish eggs for Pseudanthias ventralis diet in the wild and aquariums.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Marquesas.
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank for small group (3-5 fish) • Stable conditions: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, moderate flow • Feed small planktonic foods (mysis, copepods, quality flakes) • Provide ample rockwork and hiding areas • Avoid aggressive tankmates; keep in groups for stability
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- planktivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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