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Female
Lyretail Anthias
Scientific Name Pseudanthias squamipinnis 
Reef Compatible Yes 
Care Level Intermediate 
Disposition Semi-aggressive 
Min. Tank Size 70 gallons 
Mature Size 6 inches 
Diet Planktivore 
Range Fiji, Tonga, Red Sea, Indo-Pacific 
Size Class
5
Curator's Note
Males and females are sexually dimorphic. Some females may likely change sex when kept in a group of just females, no males. One or some may turn into a male. For a more detailed article on anthias from the genus Pseudanthias, see our Genus Notes article in the Educational Resources section of the Blue Zoo website.
Other Common Names
Scalefin Anthias, Jewel Anthias, Orange Anthias, Sea Goldie Anthias
Description
The hardiest and likely the most territorial of the Anthias, the Lyretail Anthias is one of the most commonly seen Anthias schools in the wild. In captivity it is recommended to keep only a single fish in smaller aquariums (around 70 gallons). If you wish to keep a group, it is best to house no less than 1 male and 8 or more females in a 180 gallon aquarium or larger. Can be kept with other peaceful community fish and care should be taken to ensure that you keep only one male per tank as they will likely fight with each other to the death.

Because of their higher metabolism and constant activity in the water column, Anthias require multiple feedings each day. Most Anthias prefer dimly lit tanks, though there are a few that will learn to adjust to brighter lights of reef aquariums and will spend most of their time swimming in the water column and will need ample open water column to do so.
Diet
Anthias are zooplankton feeders so care should be taken to feed meaty foods for zooplankton feeders. Frozen zooplankton foods will be more readily accepted than flake or pellet until the Anthias grow accustomed to a captive diet. Feed at least 4 times daily.
 
 
 
Item #   Description  
Price
 
Quantity
 
Stock Status
000744   Lyretail Anthias , Small: over .75-1.25", Indo Pacific, Female
 
$64.99
     
000746   Lyretail Anthias , Medium: over 1.25-2.25", Indo Pacific, Female
 
$69.99
 
 
In Stock
000747   Lyretail Anthias , Medium: over 1.25-2.25", Indo Pacific, Male
 
$89.99
 
 
In Stock
000748   Lyretail Anthias , Large: over 2.25-3.5", Indo Pacific, Female
 
$79.99
     
000749   Lyretail Anthias , Large: over 2.25-3.5", Indo Pacific, Male
 
$99.99
 
 
In Stock
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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