Kami's Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright orange-red body with purple-violet vertical bars on the head and anterior body. Elongated, streamlined frame with purple coloring most intense on the face and gills; sexually dimorphic with males displaying more vibrant coloration.
Diet and feeding
Naturally feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans. In captivity, require frequent small meals of quality frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and enriched pellets designed for planktivorous fish.
Difficulty and care for the Kami's Anthias
Moderate - Kami's Anthias requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Bacterial Septicaemia
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reefs from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Kami's Anthias in your reef tank
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