Pseudanthias pleurotaenia (male)

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia (male) - AP-PLE-009083
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Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, commonly known as the Square-spot anthias, is a medium-sized Pseudanthias species, which is easily recognized due to the square spot on the side. Coloration is very variable, as is the size, color and intensity of the square spot on the flank. Like all anthias, it's an active fish, which is best kept in a group/school of at least 4-6 fishes. When buying a school you don't need to worry about sex ratios because these fish are hermaphroditic. This means the most dominant fish will automatically turn into the male when there is no other male around.

Keeping this fish in larger numbers will definetely make it shine. Do make sure they can eat multiple times a day though, because in nature they feed on zooplankton the entire day, and are not build for one meal a day! 

Square-spot anthias
Specifications
Care level Experienced aquarist
Origin Australia, Indonesia, Philippines

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AvailabilityCommon
BrandAnthias
Bagsize25
Care levelExperienced aquarist
FoodArtemia, Artemia nauplii, Live food, Mysis
max size18-20cm
Minimum tank size~800 liters
OriginAustralia, Indonesia, Philippines
Temperature range22 - 27 °C
Species typePseudanthias pleurotaenia (male)