Square-Spot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia displays a red to orange body with distinctive white or pale spots arranged in rows along the flanks, giving rise to its common name. Males are typically brighter and more intensely colored than females, and the species shows sexual dimorphism in fin morphology.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality frozen zooplankton (copepods, mysis shrimp, krill), high-protein flake, and prepared planktivore pellets 2–3 times daily. Soaking foods briefly before feeding aids ingestion and water quality.
Difficulty and care for the Square-Spot 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, Gill disease, Bacterial septicemia
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, with populations in the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Triangle.
Log Square-Spot Anthias in your reef tank
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