{"product_id":"lyretail-anthias-male","title":"Lyretail Anthias (Male)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emale 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 rich red, pink and purple tones to the open water of a reef aquarium. Also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Goldie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this active marine fish spends much of the day swimming above the rockwork, darting out to catch food as it drifts past. The male’s vivid colours pair beautifully with the golden-orange females in a spacious reef display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyretail Anthias do best in an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestablished saltwater aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with plenty of open swimming room and rocky ledges or caves for shelter. They’re reef safe and make a great choice for aquarists who enjoy an active display and can offer several small meals throughout the day.\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\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active and social. Males can be territorial towards other males.\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 Small meaty foods such as frozen mysis and copepods, offered several times daily\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 Around 475 L or larger as a starting point, with extra swimming room and shelter for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A snug-fitting lid or mesh cover is recommended, as anthias can jump\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\u003eIf you’re planning an anthias group, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone male with several females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a spacious tank with multiple places to retreat. Feed small portions in the water column so the fish can catch food as it passes. Keep an eye on the quieter fish at mealtimes, especially in a busy reef where faster tankmates can grab most of the food.\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\u003eIs the male Lyretail Anthias reef safe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It feeds on small foods in the water column and is suitable for aquariums with live corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I feed a Lyretail Anthias?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer several small meals throughout the day. Frozen mysis and copepods are good options for adding variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I keep two male Lyretail Anthias together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales can compete for dominance. For most home reef tanks, one male with several females is the better group setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan a female Lyretail Anthias turn into a male?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. In a group without a male, the dominant female can transition into a male and develop the brighter red, pink and purple colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943056572493,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/LyretailAnthias_Male.webp?v=1794389834","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/lyretail-anthias-male","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}