Smooth Anthias (Pseudanthias smooth)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated, oval-shaped fish; olive-brown upper body with a yellow lower half; distinctively adorned with a series of thin white stripes along flanks and a wide, white band near tail.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp (artemia), marine worms, krill, and small fish in both wild and aquarium settings.
Difficulty and care for the Smooth Anthias
Moderate - Smooth Anthias requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal diseases
Origin and habitat
Pseudanthias smooth is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically off the coasts of Indonesia, the Philippines, and eastern Australia. They inhabit reef environments at depths ranging from 1 to 50 meters.
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