Japanese Anthias (Pseudanthias japanese)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated oval body, predominantly orange-red with white bars on flanks and a conspicuous black spot at base of dorsal fin. Distinctive black margin around tail fin. Pseudanthias japanese, specifically.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, zooplankton, small crustaceans (such as mysis shrimp), and various types of fish in both wild and aquarium settings.
Difficulty and care for the Japanese Anthias
Moderate - Japanese Anthias requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris
Origin and habitat
The Japanese Saddleback Tang (Pseudanthias japanese) is natively found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically off the coasts of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. They inhabit shallow reef environments at depths ranging from 3 to 20 meters.
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