Lori's Anthias (Pseudanthias lori)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Males display deep orange-red body coloration with bright purple or violet markings on the face and dorsal spines; females are yellowish-orange with less prominent purple patterning. The body is elongate and laterally compressed, with a pointed snout typical of anthias.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and copepods 2–3 times daily. Supplement with occasional quality flake or pellet foods formulated for zooplankton feeders. Live copepods in the tank help sustain them between feedings.
Difficulty and care for the Lori's 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, Columnaris Disease, Hole-in-the-Head Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Marquesas Islands.
Log Lori's 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 Lori's Anthias alongside everything else in your reef.
