Lyretail Anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)

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Lyretail Anthia

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Lyretail Anthia

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

473 Litres (125 US G.)

Size

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:3 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

Indo-West Pacific

Family

Serranidae




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Additional names

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

Additional scientific names

Serranus squamipinnis, Anthias squamipinnis, Franzia squamipinnis


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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External links

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