The Blood Spot Anthias, also known as the Yellow Lined Anthias, makes a beautiful addition to the fish-only, invertebrate, or reef aquarium. Males have three yellow lines and a red spot on their dorsal fin. The red head fades to a vibrant yellow extending to the tail.
The Blood Spot Anthias does best when kept with its own species in a tank of at least 125 gallons. In their natural habitat, Yellow-Lined Anthias inhabit steep reef faces and drop-off areas. In the home aquarium, the Anthias typically dwells in the middle of a tank but appreciates the availability of several hiding places.
Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place.
The diet is consistent with other members of the Anthias group - zooplankton and floating filamentous algae. In the aquarium, it should be fed a varied diet of
mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched
brine shrimp,
frozen preparations and other meaty items for zooplankton feeders, and small quantities of food several times per day.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" - 4"
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