{"product_id":"lyretail-anthias-female","title":"Lyretail Anthias (Female)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efemale Lyretail Anthias (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudanthias squamipinnis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings bright golden-orange colour and lively midwater movement to a saltwater aquarium. Also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Goldie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it spends much of the day swimming above the rockwork and darting after food in the current. A group of females makes a striking display, and their warm orange colour pairs beautifully with the red and purple tones of a male.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef-safe marine fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suits an established aquarium with open swimming space and plenty of rocky ledges and caves for shelter. Lyretail Anthias feed throughout the day, so plan on offering several small meals of varied, meaty foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick care guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active and social, with a dominance hierarchy within the group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frozen mysis, copepods and other small meaty marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Several small meals throughout the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spacious, established reef aquarium with open midwater, multiple retreats and a snug-fitting lid or mesh cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply Fish recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a group display, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone male with several females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a spacious reef aquarium. Arrange the rockwork so subordinate fish have several places to retreat, and spread food across the water column so quieter fish get a chance to eat. Frozen mysis and copepods are good foods to rotate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre female Lyretail Anthias reef safe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. They feed on small foods in the water column and are suitable for reef aquariums with live corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I keep a group of females without a male?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. In a female-only group, the dominant fish can eventually transition into a male and develop male colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I feed female Lyretail Anthias?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer several small meals spread throughout the day. Watch the whole group at feeding time to make sure each fish is getting food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo Lyretail Anthias need a lid?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. They can jump, so use a snug-fitting lid or mesh cover and check for gaps around cables and plumbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943065976909,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/LyretailAnthias_Female.webp?v=1794389945","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/lyretail-anthias-female","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}