Yellowstripe Anthias
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A lovely but hard-to-feed Anthias. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
While exceptionally hued and relatively common in the aquarium trade, this is one of the anthias species that does not tend to fare well in captivity. For expert fishkeepers only.
Family: Anthiinae
Other common name(s):
- Yellowstriped Fairy Basslet
Native range:
Habitat: Deeper reef slopes. Strong currents in the reef aquarium will help mimic their natural habitats.
Maximum length: 12 cm (5 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 208 L (55 gal)
Lighting: Reduced lighting.
Water: Marine 22 °C (295 K, 72 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
General swimming level: Middle and upper half.
[edit] Feeding
It often refuses to eat or does not get enough food to survive. Anthias are planktivores that snatch meaty food items from the water column. Offer mysid shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, Cyclop-eeze at least 3 times daily.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Completely safe with reef corals and sessile invertebrates.
[edit] Special Care
Keep singly or 1 male to 5 or more females in a large aquarium. Males have elongated yellow snouts.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Pelagic eggs and larvae.
| Common name | Yellowstripe Anthias +, and Yellowstriped Fairy Basslet + |
| Family | Anthiinae + |
| Genus | Pseudanthias + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Lighting | Reduced lighting. + |
| Maximum length | 5 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 55 gal + |
| Native range | Indo-West-Pacific +, Mauritius +, Philippines +, Indonesia +, Micronesia +, Great Barrier Reef +, and Solomon Islands + |
| Reference | 101 Best Saltwater Fishes + |
| Specific name | tuka + |
| Swimming level | Middle and upper half. + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 295 K (22 °C, 72 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |