Square
Pink Anthias
(Pseudanthias Pleurotaenia)

Description: The Pink square anthias is the largest
of the anthias family. They can attain a size of 4-5 inches and
should be housed in at least a 75 gallon tank. They are a great
schooling fish and are reef safe. They are of a peaceful temperment
and get along with most community fish. The
male is reddish pink with a bright pink square or blotch on the
side. The female is a bright orange-yellow color. A
Diet: Anthias are planktivores and feed primarily
on zooplankton, tiny animals found in the water column. They
benefit from several small feedings throughout the day rather
than one large feeding. A healthy microinvertebrate population
in the aquarium with a constant supply of food items like copepods
and amphipods is beneficial but most anthias can be weaned onto
frozen and prepared zooplanktons, Cyclop-eeze, mysis shrimp,
baby brine shrimp and similar items.
Minimum Tank
Size: 25 gallon tank will
suffice for one fish, however, if keeping a group, a 125 gallon
tank should be used since the Squareback Anthias appreciates
plenty of room to swim.
Reef Aquarium
Compatibility: Great for
a reef aquarium!
Level of
Care: Moderate
approximate
purchase size: 2-1/2"
to 3-1/2" |
Female $29.99
Males $49.99
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Lyretail Anthias
Pseudanthias squamipinnis

Description:The Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
are one of the more popular home tank anthias. Also known as
the Warpaint Anthias for its vivid markings, especially in the
males. The exact coloration can vary, depending on the region
the fish was collected in, but follows the same general pattern.
The male has an orange-red body with yellow scales on the sides,
elongated rays in the dorsal fin, a forked tail, and long pelvic
fins. Males are generally darker than females and have large
red spots on the pectoral fins. The female has a light orange
body with elongated rays in the dorsal fin, a forked tail, and
long pelvic fins. A purple stripe extends across the cheek to
the pectoral fins of both males and females. These fish are best
kept in small harems of one male to several females. If the aquarium
cannot handle a group of 3 or more anthias in a male-female harem,
then it is best to keep only 1 in the tank.
Diet: Anthias are planktivores and feed primarily
on zooplankton, tiny animals found in the water column. They
benefit from several small feedings throughout the day rather
than one large feeding. A healthy microinvertebrate population
in the aquarium with a constant supply of food items like copepods
and amphipods is beneficial but most anthias can be weaned onto
frozen and prepared zooplanktons, Cyclop-eeze, mysis shrimp,
baby brine shrimp and similar items.
Minimum Tank
Size: 25 gallon tank will
suffice for one fish, however, if keeping a group, a 90 gallon
tank or larger should be used since Anthias appreciate plenty
of room to swim.
Reef Aquarium
Compatibility: Anthias are
Reef Safe and are not normally known to bother corals or invertebrates.
Level of
Care: Moderate
approximate
purchase size: 2-3" |
Female $21.99
Males $28.99
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Ventralis
Anthias
(Pseudanthias ventralis)

Description The Ventralis Anthias is one of the more
demanding of the Anthias, and should be kept in as a solitary
specimen, as it does not do well with others of it's own or with
other Anthias. As with most Anthias kept in aquariums, the Ventralis
Anthias will look their best when the tank has a lot of cliffs
and overhangs, mimicking their natural environment. While this
species is best left to the experts, given the right environment,
they can thrive in the marine aquarium.
Diet: Anthias are planktivores and feed primarily
on zooplankton, tiny animals found in the water column. They
benefit from several small feedings throughout the day rather
than one large feeding. A healthy microinvertebrate population
in the aquarium with a constant supply of food items like copepods
and amphipods is beneficial but most anthias can be weaned onto
frozen and prepared zooplanktons, Cyclop-eeze, mysis shrimp,
baby brine shrimp and similar items.
Minimum Tank
Size: The Ventralis Anthias
prefers a tank of at least 75 gallons with plenty of places to
hide & swim.
Reef Compatability:
Excellent.
No threat to corals or ornamental invertebrates.
Care Level: for experts only, not
covered by our guarantee.
Approximate
Purchase Size: 2"
to 3"
Please note: We guarantee that ALL
aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition.
However, the increased level of care required for this particular
marine specimen, designates it as an "Advanced Aquarist
Species Only." Therefore recommended only for the expert
marine aquarist, zoo, or research institution . |
Males $129.99 Female
$79.99
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