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Pseudanthias pictilis

The Pictilis Anthias is one of the more demanding of the Anthias, and should be kept in small groups consisting of 1 male and 2-3 females. Unlike the males, females are colored a light pinkish orange. As with most Anthias kept in aquariums, the Pictilis Anthias will look their best when the tank has a lot of cliffs and overhangs, mimicking their natural environment. Offer frozen Mysis shrimp, Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef (Frozen), and other small meat based foods.

Maximum Size: the Pseudanthias pictilis grows up to 5.5 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Pictilis Anthias (Female) prefers a tank of at least 80 gallons with plenty of places to hide &

Diet: The Pseudanthias pictilis is a planktivore and likes to eat zooplankton & algae .

Level of Care: The Pictilis Anthias (Female) is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Pictilis Anthias (Female) may act mysid shrimp, amphipods and other macroscopic lifely toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Western Pacific, Coral Sea.

Compatibility: It doesn’t get along with other Anthias.

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