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Pseudanthias squamipinnis Scalefin Anthias Female
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 5–8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (5–15+)
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful schooling fish; harem structure
About
Pseudanthias squamipinnis (Scalefin Anthias) females are vivid orange with a distinctive stripe pattern. Groups of females with one dominant male create spectacular shoaling displays. One of the most popular reef schooling fish.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025. Difficult feeder — requires frequent small feedings of Mysis, artemia nauplii, and copepods, 3–4x daily. Keep in groups of 5+ females plus 1 male.
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