Small-mouth Anthias (Pseudanthias small)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Compact-bodied fish, typically around 15 cm long; bright yellow or orange body with black spots and stripes; distinctively patterned with a large, dark oval spot near the tail base.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp
Difficulty and care for the Small-mouth Anthias
Moderate - Small-mouth 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 disease
Origin and habitat
The Pseudanthias small is natively found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically along the coastlines of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hawaii. Its depth range typically varies between 10 to 50 meters.
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