Squarespot Anthias Female

Latin Name

Pseudanthias pluerotaenia

Common Name

Also known as

Yellow Anthias (female)

Fast Facts

Squareblock Anthias, Mirror Anthias. As the name implies, the males of this species have a large pink spot or square on the side of the body. The females are orangeish and lack the square blotch of the male. This species should be housed in a large aquarium with plenty of swimming room. Acclimation is often slow; your specimen may hide for a week or more before you even catch a glimpse of it. However, in time it will usually come out of hiding and accept live and prepared foods. Juveniles and smaller females adjust more readily to aquarium confines. Only one individual should be kept per aquarium, unless the tank is large. Even then you should only keep one male per tank and six or more females. These fish may also behave aggressively toward other zooplankton feeders. The color of this fish often fades in captivity, especially if it is not given a varied diet, including foods with added pigments. This species, and some of the other anthias, are prone to jumping out of open aquariums. Provide clean, well oxygenated water, along with plenty of water movement and open swimming space.

Sizes

Around 2"-3"

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

Peaceful anthias that can be kept as a single specimen.

Availability

Semi Regularly Available

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Squarespot Anthias Female SALE!

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$24.00 (reg. $29.00)

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.