Saddleback Anthias

Saddleback Anthias (Pseudanthias flavoguttatus)
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Maximum size:
10cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
200 litres

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Feeding:
Will accept a wide range of frozen foods and flake, although particularly fond of Plankton, requires frequent small feedings to do well long-term.

Reef safe:
Natural diet consists of plankton, so totally reef safe.

Compatibility:
Peaceful, avoid keeping with boisterous and aggressive fish. Best kept singularly or in a shoal

Other information.
Restricted distribution from subtropical Japan, Philippines and along Wallace's Line to Bali and Christmas Island (Indian Ocean). Usually t depths over 30m. Juveniles form large schools and are often mixed with other basslets when feeding on zooplankton. Looks similar to Pseudanthias Iori but saddles along the back are more pronounced and placed along entire dorsal fin to base of caudal fin. Lower lobe of caudal fin is often yellow. Length to 10cm.
For more information ask a member of staff in store.

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Our marine fish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.