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Datasheet
| Minimum Tank Size | 472 litres / 124.69 US gallons |
| Maximum Size | 17.8cm / 7.01inches |
| Reef Compatible | Yes |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Care Description | Moderate |
| Specific Gravity | 1.020-1.025 |
| Carbonate Hardness | 8-12 |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
General Description
The Stocky Anthias, scientifically known as Pseudanthias hypselosoma, is a vibrant and visually striking fish that adds beauty to fish-only, invertebrate, or reef aquariums. With a slightly broader and shorter body compared to other Anthias species, males feature an orange back, yellow lines, and a cream-colored underside.
Aquarium Suitability
Suitability: Suitable
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes
Demands
The Stocky Anthias has moderate care demands, requiring attention to diet variety and tank size to thrive in captivity.
Care and Hardiness
Being semi-aggressive by nature, the Stocky Anthias does best when housed with its own species in a tank of at least 125 gallons. Special attention should be given to providing several hiding spots as they typically dwell in the middle of the tank. With water conditions of pH 8.1-8.4, KH 8-12, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025, these Anthias can adapt well to aquarium life.
Reef Suitability
Reef enthusiasts will appreciate the Stocky Anthias for its reef compatibility, making it a versatile and colorful addition to coral-filled tanks.
Aquarium Setup
To set up a suitable habitat for Stocky Anthias, provide ample hiding spots and a well-maintained tank with live rock for exploration. Ensure water parameters are within the recommended range for their well-being.
Behaviour
These Anthias exhibit semi-aggressive behavior and do best when kept in groups, preferably with multiple females to reduce aggression.
Feeding and Diet
As carnivores, Stocky Anthias thrive on a varied diet consisting of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched frozen brine shrimp, and occasional high-quality flake foods. Cultivating copepods and amphipods in a refugium can provide them with a natural and nutritious live food source.
Habitat and Distribution
In their natural habitat, Stocky Anthias are found in well-protected reefs of lagoons and bays, where they exhibit hermaphroditic behavior. If the dominant male perishes, the largest female in the group may transition to take its place, showcasing their unique social structure.