Dispar Anthias
$54.99
Pseudanthias dispar
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Color Form | Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Reef Compatible | Yes |
| Water Conditions | sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 |
| Max Size | 4″ |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Minimum Tank Size | 70 gallons |
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Overview
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Habitat and Tank Requirements
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Tank Size:
A minimum of a 125-gallon tank is recommended for a harem setup, with smaller groups doing well in a 75-90 gallon tank.Â
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Aquascaping:
Create a diverse environment with live rock for hiding places and slopes, caves, and overhangs.Â
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Water Parameters:
Maintain water temperatures between
72−78 F, a pH of 8.1−8.4, and a salinity of 1.020−1.025
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Lighting:
Some hobbyists suggest indirect lighting can be beneficial.Â
Diet and Feeding
Planktivores:Dispar anthias are plankton feeders and need to be fed multiple times a day to thrive, as they can become thin easily.Â
Food:Offer a varied diet of small meaty foods such as enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, high-quality pellets, and other frozen and finely chopped offerings.Â
Observation:Monitor their bellies to ensure they are eating and staying healthy, as some may be picky eaters.Â
Social Behavior and Compatibility
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Grouping:
Dispar anthias do best in groups or harems. A common recommendation is to keep one male with several females.Â
Males:In a group, one of the females may eventually change sex to become a male. Keeping multiple males together will lead to fighting.Â
Tank Mates:They are considered reef safe and generally peaceful with other community fish like clownfish, tangs, and gobies. However, they can be aggressive towards each other, especially if not housed correctly.Â
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1-1/2″ to 2″; Medium 2″ to 3″; Medium/Large: 3″ to 3-1/2″; Large: 3-1/2″ to 4″
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