Bicolor Anthias (Pseudanthias bicolor)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Bicolor Anthias displays a striking two-tone coloration: bright magenta-to-orange upper body and head contrasting with a yellow-to-white lower body and belly. Males are more deeply colored and develop elongated dorsal-fin filaments.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods: frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and quality flake or pellet formulas designed for carnivorous reef fish. Offer foods that mimic their natural planktivorous and small-crustacean diet in the wild.
Difficulty and care for the Bicolor 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, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found on deep reef slopes and drop-offs at 50–300 feet.
Log Bicolor 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 Bicolor Anthias alongside everything else in your reef.
