Central Pacific Anthias

(Pyronotanthias aurulentus)

Pseudanthias Anthias should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work, caves, cracks and crevices should be provided for areas to rest. Pseudanthias Anthias are reef safe, provide a diet of meaty enriched foods. Always keep well fed with multiple feedings per day. Anthias do best in groups or harems and prefer to swim mid level in the aquarium. Anthias are hermaphroditic meaning they may have both sex organs at some point in their lives. Anthias are jumpers ensure you have a tight fitting lid. Males and females may display different colorations.

The Central Pacific Anthias is also known as the Deepwater Anthias. Uncommonly seen in the aquarium trade this richly colored Anthias has a pale pink body with horizontal red spots. Central Paific Anthias can grow to 2".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 20 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH

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