Purple Queen Anthias (Pseudanthias pascalus)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Males display brilliant purple-magenta coloration on the body with yellow-orange dorsal and caudal fins; females are orange-red overall. Both sexes are slender with a forked tail and reach up to 5 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen planktonic foods (mysis shrimp, copepods, enriched brine shrimp) 2–3 times daily. In established reef aquaria with active plankton populations, they will supplement by picking zooplankton from the water column. High-quality pellets designed for small planktivores may be accepted.
Difficulty and care for the Purple Queen 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 and East Africa to Samoa and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Purple Queen Anthias in your reef tank
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