Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)

From The Aquarium Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search

Lyretail Anthias

Pseudanthias squamipinnis3453.jpg
Lyretail Anthia

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

473 Litres (125 US G.)

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:3 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Serranidae





Additional names

Lyretail Anthia, Sea Goldie, Red Coral Perch, Lyretail Fairy Basslet, Orange Sea Perch

Additional scientific names

Serranus squamipinnis, Anthias squamipinnis, Franzia squamipinnis


Sexing

Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place.

Pictures

External links