Squarespot Anthias, Squareblock Anthias, Squareback Anthias / Pseudanthias Pieurotaen
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Pseudanthias Pieurotaenia
COMMON NAME - Squarespot Anthias, Squareblock Anthias, Squareback Anthias
SIZE - 7.9" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 70 US Gal. (265 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied finely chopped marine meaty fare for zoo plankton feeders, Mysid shrimp, vitamin enriched Brine shrimp. Feed at least 3 times a day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY - Yes, however, does not adapt well to intense lighting.
CAPTIVE CARE - Larger tanks with plenty of hiding places a plus, slow to acclimate, tendency to hide while acclimating, keep singly if tank is 135 US Gal. (511 L) or smaller, if larger one male and six or more females can be housed together, may be aggressive with other zoo plankton feeders.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Pseudanthias Pieurotaenia
COMMON NAME - Squarespot Anthias, Squareblock Anthias, Squareback Anthias
SIZE - 7.9" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 70 US Gal. (265 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied finely chopped marine meaty fare for zoo plankton feeders, Mysid shrimp, vitamin enriched Brine shrimp. Feed at least 3 times a day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY - Yes, however, does not adapt well to intense lighting.
CAPTIVE CARE - Larger tanks with plenty of hiding places a plus, slow to acclimate, tendency to hide while acclimating, keep singly if tank is 135 US Gal. (511 L) or smaller, if larger one male and six or more females can be housed together, may be aggressive with other zoo plankton feeders.