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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