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Saltwater Lyretail Anthias Male (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
Lyretail Anthias
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
| COMMON NAME: |
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Lyretail Anthias |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Pseudanthias squamipinnis |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~2-3 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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125 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Planktivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderate |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Considered safe, may be semi-aggressive |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Both male and female of this species have orange stripes running down their sides.
- The male is a purplish color with a yellow spot and an elongated dorsel fin.
- The female is orange to yellow with purple accented scales and is also known as Orange Anthias.
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