{"product_id":"lyretail-anthias","title":"Lyretail Anthias","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Lyretail Anthias\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyretail Anthias are one of the most popular schooling reef fish, known for their \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange, red and pink colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e and constant activity throughout the aquarium. They are particularly impressive when kept in groups, creating a vibrant display of movement across the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species has a fascinating social structure. Lyretail Anthias are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning individuals begin life as females, with the dominant female capable of changing sex and becoming the dominant male if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are generally larger and more intensely coloured, while females are typically orange with less intense colouration. In a group, one dominant male will normally establish control over several females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyretail Anthias are active planktivores and have a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning they benefit from frequent feeding throughout the day. Small portions of quality marine foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and finely chopped seafood are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are reef safe and excellent additions to mature reef aquariums with plenty of open swimming space and rockwork for shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudanthias squamipinnis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyretail Anthias\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serranidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Reef Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planktivore \/ Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Upper Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums, marine community tanks and large peaceful systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Lyretail Anthias should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are social fish and generally do best in groups. A \u003cstrong\u003emale with multiple females\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most natural arrangement. In smaller groups, keeping a single specimen can also work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Lyretail Anthias change sex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are protogynous hermaphrodites. If the dominant male disappears, the largest female can transition into a male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I feed Lyretail Anthias?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a high metabolism and benefit from \u003cstrong\u003emultiple small feedings throughout the day\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when first introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Lyretail Anthias reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally reef safe and will not normally bother corals or sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Lyretail Anthias eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine seafood and quality marine pellets. Small, frequent meals are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only once a day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir high metabolism means they benefit from several smaller meals rather than one large feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many males\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiple males can become highly territorial. 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