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Lyretail Orange Female Anthias
Description
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
| Deepwater fish, doesn’t like light. All Anthias except the Sunburst Anthias, should be kept as a trio 1 Male to 2 Females. In this arrangement, they will acclimate much easier, and act more like they would in the wild. Of course in larger tanks they can be kept in larger groups, at which point it could be best to keep at least 2 males in with 6 or more females. Best if kept in reef type community set up. A schooling Anthias, where groups consist of anywhere from a few individuals to as much as a few thousand. Schools mainly consist of females,and juveniles with non territorial males on the outer fringe of the school, and territorial males towards the middle. Groups can exist without a male however,at which point a female will turn into a male when needed. An aggressive species, best if kept in small groups only in tanks of 150 gallons of more. In smaller tanks of 60 gallons or more, can be kept in groups of 1 male, and 2 or 3 females. This species is more adaptable to prepared foods than other Anthias, however it is recommended that the diet be kept varied, for color retention. Offer Mysis shrimp, frozen plankton, and other small food items. |
| Maximum Size: the Pseudanthias squamipinnis grows up to 5 inches. Minimum Tank Size: The Lyretail Orange Female Anthias prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty of places to hi Diet: The Pseudanthias squamipinnis is a carnivore and likes to eat zooplankton & algae . Level of Care: The Lyretail Orange Female Anthias is a medium maintenance fish. Behavior: The Lyretail Orange Female Anthias may act aggressive (been known to harass others)ly toward other fish. Hardiness: This is a delicate fish Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F). Range: Fiji, Tonga, Red Sea to Fiji |
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