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Lyretail Anthias
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
The Lyretail Anthias is a beautiful and very hardy addition to the marine aquarium, which acclimates readily to an established aquarium. Best kept individually or in a ratio of 1 male to 4 or more females.
It requires a tank of 600 litres for a group, or 200 litres for a single anthias with plenty of rock work and hiding places. The lyretail anthias is reef compatible and wont touch shrimps, sponges, corals or clams. The lyretail anthias is not a fussy eater and can be fed an assortment of foods including, flake, live and frozen meats.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
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Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 200 litres
- Diet:
- Carnivore
- Origin:
- Coral Sea, Indo-Pacific
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 12.5cm
- Family:
- Serranidae
- Reef Compatible:
- Yes
- Temperament:
- Semi-aggressive
- pH:
- 8.1 - 8.4
- Salinity:
- 1.020-1.025
- Care Level:
- Moderate
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Lyretail Anthias
Male - Medium
- 1 or more items - £13.50
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- 1 or more items - £14.50
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Lyretail Anthias with these other fish:
