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Purple Queen Anthias

Pseudanthias tuka

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Suggested Tank

75+ gallons

Max Size

5 inches

Difficulty

Expert

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

A slender planktivorous anthias with a vivid magenta-purple body, blue fin margins and a bright yellow chin/upper-jaw stripe; dominant males develop a taller dorsal fin and more intense color, while females are smaller and more uniformly pink-purple. Peaceful and reef-safe, it hovers in the upper water column and does best as a single male with several females in a mature, well-fed system with strong flow and plenty of rockwork for retreat. It is notoriously difficult to acclimate, it needs multiple small feedings of copepods and enriched frozen foods daily and should not be housed with fast or boisterous tankmates.

Reef Safe

Yes

Environment

The Purple Queen Anthias thrives in a well-maintained reef aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and swimming spaces. It requires stable water conditions with a temperature range of 72-78°F, a pH of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.

Behavior

This species is known for its active swimming and schooling behavior. It is best kept in groups to mimic its natural social structure, which can help reduce stress and encourage natural behaviors.

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