Beautiful Anthias (Pseudanthias fasciatus)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Males are vibrant fuchsia-purple with two bright yellow vertical stripes on the head and body. Females are typically orange-yellow with purple or red coloration. The body is slender and streamlined with a slightly forked tail.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small zooplankton 2-3 times daily. May accept high-quality flake food as supplementary diet. Target feeding or spot feeding is often necessary in mixed reef aquaria to ensure adequate nutrition.
Difficulty and care for the Beautiful Anthias
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific, including the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
Log Beautiful Anthias in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Beautiful Anthias alongside everything else in your reef.
