Lyretail Anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)

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Lyretail Anthia

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Lyretail Anthia

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

473 Litres (125 US G.)

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:3 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Serranidae





Additional names

Lyretail Anthia, Sea Goldie, Red Coral Perch, Lyretail Fairy Basslet, Orange Sea Perch

Additional scientific names

Serranus squamipinnis, Anthias squamipinnis, Franzia squamipinnis


Origin

Sexing

Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place.

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Diet

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