Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods; must be fed 2–3x daily
Aquarium species profile
Lyretail Anthias
Pseudanthias squamipinnis · Indo-Pacific (Red Sea, East Africa to Pacific Ocean)
Minimum tank70 gal
Adult size4–5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–78°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Most peaceful reef fish; keep in harems
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive fish, species that outcompete for food
Care notes
Active schooling fish. Keep in harems of 1 male to 4–6 females; dominant female becomes male if male is lost. Requires frequent feedings (2–3x/day). Pelagic open-water swimmer.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.