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Suggested Tank
70+ gallons
Max Size
5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Lyretail Anthias is a striking, reef-dwelling saltwater fish highly regarded for its vibrant colors, with males typically displaying bright orange to red hues. It naturally lives in social groups led by a dominant male and requires frequent feedings to thrive.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
Requires stable and clean aquarium conditions with rock structures or caves for hiding, along with open areas for swimming.
Behavior
Social, schooling fish that often does best in groups, with a defined hierarchy and an active swimming style in open water.
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Owner Reviews
Jared
@Babado
Love this fish for color and movement. Can pose problems because they do better with constant small feedings.
Billy
@billy
Watching a school of anthias swim is really enjoyable. I put difficulty to hard because in my case they were very prone to disease. I bought Anthias two different times and they all died of white sores on their body. I believe to be Uronema. The third time I purchased them I set up a quarantine tank. I treated them with Paraguard by Seachem and Metroplex. I had success with this and now have 5 healthy Anthias. Anthias require frequent feeding. I have a an automatic pelllet feeder that goes off 3 times a day plus I feed frozen every other day. Watching the dominant female turn into a make is a cool experience.
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Lyretail Anthias
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
