Species Profile
Dispar Anthias
Pseudanthias dispar
Also known as: Madder Seaperch, Redfin Anthias
Anthiaspeaceful
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
70 gal
Temperature
72–80°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets, multiple small meals daily
Notes
Hardier and more peaceful than Lyretail Anthias. Solid orange body, males have an elongated red dorsal spine. Group of 1 male + 2-5 females; multiple males fight. High-metabolism plankton picker, feed 3+ times daily.
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