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Male
Square Anthias
Scientific Name Pseudanthias pleurotaenia  
Reef Compatible Yes 
Care Level Intermediate 
Disposition Semi-aggressive 
Min. Tank Size 100 gallons 
Mature Size 8 inches 
Diet Planktivore 
Range Coral Sea, Fiji, Indo-Pacific 
Size Class
8
Curator's Note
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
Squareback Anthias, Squarespot Anthias, Purple Blotch Anthias, Yellow Anthias (female)
Description
The unbelieveable color intensity of the Square Anthias is amazing. Requires large aquarium with rockwork for them to swim through and hide in. Square Anthias are slow acclimators and may likely hide for the first week or more. 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.

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. It is best to keep one male, or one male with several females. Do not have multiple males of any Pseudanthias or likely aggression will occur.
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.
 
 
 
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000702   Square Anthias, Small: over 1-1.5", Indo Pacific, Female
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$79.99
     
000720   Square Anthias, Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Indo Pacific, Male
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$119.99
     
000721   Square Anthias, Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Indo Pacific, Female
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$89.99
$62.99
 
 
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000722   Square Anthias, Large: over 3.5-5.5", Indo Pacific, Male
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$129.99
     
000723   Square Anthias, Large: over 3.5-5.5", Indo Pacific, Female
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$99.99
 
 
In Stock
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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