Fathead Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus)
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Fathead Anthias
Fathead Anthias
Serranocirrhitus latus
379 Litres (100 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
8.0 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Serranidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Fathead Anthias, Fathead Sunburst Anthias, Swallowtail Basslet
Additional scientific names
- Dactylanthias mcmichaeli
Origin
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Sexing
- 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. Males colouration tends to be more vivid than females.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
- The diet in the wild primarily consists of zooplankton and floating filamentous algae. In the aquarium feed foods such as mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp and other meaty foods designed for fish that feed on zooplankton.
Feeding regime
- These fish are best fed between two to four times a day.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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