Lyretail Anthias

FACTS:
SIZE:4.7in
PH:8.0-8.4
SALINITY:1.018-1.024
TEMP:75'-82'
CARE LEVEL:Moderate
REEF COMPATIBILITY:Excellent
MIN AQUARIUM SIZE:60 gal.
DISTRIBUTION:Indo-Pacific
DIET:Micro algae,other frozen meaty foods,mysis shrimp.


NOTES:This is the easiest anthias to maintain in the aquarium.This pictures is the male anthias,the females are generally smaller in size and are pink.You should always keep one male to every two or three females.This is also the most territorial anthias,and this is why we do one male and two or three females.They usually are hungry and like to be fed at least 2-4 times a day.Also make sure there are lots of caves in the aquarium.They dont hide nearly as much as the other anthias.This is a male,females are usually red and are readily available.