Fancy Bass Anthias

Latin Name

Pseudanthias bicolor

Common Name

Fancy Bass Anthias

Also known as

Bicolor Anthias, Hawaiian Anthias, Fancy Bass Anthias

Fast Facts

Also known as the "Fancy Bass" Antihas from Hawaii, the upper half of the body is orange and the lower part is lavender. Male bicolor anthias have a second and third dorsal spines are greatly elongate and posses yellow tufts, cirrus) at the tips, while in the female only the third dorsal spine is prolonged. Can be kept in groups in larger aquariums, although make sure you have numerous females and only one male. Will also acclimate if kept singly. Specimens are typically larger than most other anthias, average size is around 3" or larger. Provide clean, well oxygenated water, along with plenty of water movement and open swimming space.

Sizes

Generally around 2"- 4"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feeds on zooplankton. Feed mysid shrimp and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Excellent!

Availability

Semi Regularly Available

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