The Male Orange Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also called the Lyretail Anthias, is a striking reef fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Males are larger and more colorful than females, reaching up to 5 inches, with a vivid reddish-orange body, elongated dorsal fin rays, and a distinctive purple to lavender hue around the face. They are haremic fish, meaning a single male typically leads a group of females, and if the male is lost, the dominant female can transition into a male. Best kept in large aquariums (125 gallons or more) with open swimming areas and rock structures for retreat, males are active, bold, and constantly on the move. Like females, they require multiple small feedings per day of meaty planktonic foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality pellets. With their bright coloration and dynamic behavior, male Orange Anthias make a stunning centerpiece in reef aquariums.
The Male Orange Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also called the Lyretail Anthias, is a striking reef fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Males are larger and more colorful than females, reaching up to 5 inches, with a vivid reddish-orange body, elongated dorsal fin rays, and a distinctive purple to lavender hue around the face. They are haremic fish, meaning a single male typically leads a group of females, and if the male is lost, the dominant female can transition into a male. Best kept in large aquariums (125 gallons or more) with open swimming areas and rock structures for retreat, males are active, bold, and constantly on the move. Like females, they require multiple small feedings per day of meaty planktonic foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality pellets. With their bright coloration and dynamic behavior, male Orange Anthias make a stunning centerpiece in reef aquariums.
