Care guide at a glance
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Description
The classic reef anthias, a shoal of golden females attended by a larger orange-red male. Spectacular in a group and one of the defining sights of a mature reef tank.
Feeding
Planktivore with a fast metabolism. Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp and fine marine pellets, three or more times daily.
Compatibility
Reef safe and peaceful. Keep as one male with three or more females - they are harem spawners and a lone fish does poorly.
Behaviour and personality
Hovers in open water above the rockwork, feeding constantly. The male is orange-red and larger; females are golden. If the male dies, the dominant female changes sex to replace him.
Before you buy
The feeding frequency decides success - once-daily feeding starves anthias slowly over a few months. Buy a harem rather than individuals, and expect the group to establish a clear hierarchy.
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