What fish can live with Lyretail Anthias?

Lyretail Anthias pairs well with Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Yellowtail Damselfish, Three-Stripe Damselfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Lyretail Anthias

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

Also known as: Scalefin Anthias, Sea Goldie

Anthiaspeaceful

Adult size

5″

Minimum tank

75 gal

Temperature

72–78°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Group of 3+

Water level

mid

Diet

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets, multiple small meals daily

Notes

Females are golden-orange, males develop a brilliant pink-and-magenta with an extended dorsal spine. Group of 1 male + 2-5 females works best; multiple males fight. Needs frequent small feedings, they're high-metabolism plankton pickers.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Lyretail Anthias

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Lyretail Anthiasin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.