{"product_id":"male-lyretail-anthias-pseudanthias-squamipinnis","title":"Male Lyretail Anthias – Pseudanthias squamipinnis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyretail Anthias (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudanthias squamipinnis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Goldie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colorful, active reef fish found across a broad portion of the Indo-West Pacific. This specimen is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying the stronger red-pink coloration, elongated dorsal spine and more elaborate fin development associated with mature males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Lyretail Anthias live around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoral outcrops, patch reefs, clear lagoons, channels and outer reef slopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They commonly form large aggregations above the reef where they feed primarily on passing zooplankton. FishBase records the species from the Red Sea and eastern Africa across the Indo-West Pacific to Niue, north to Japan and south to Australia, including an extensive distribution throughout Indonesia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/Pseudanthias_squamipinnis.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting characteristics of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudanthias squamipinnis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its social biology. The species is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: individuals begin as females, and a dominant female can transition into a male when the social structure of the group changes. Males are territorial and naturally maintain social groups containing females. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/6568?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMale Lyretail Anthias can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm (5.9 inches) total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, considerably larger than the approximately 7 cm maximum FishBase records for females. Their active, open-water lifestyle means aquarium size and swimming room are important despite their relatively modest maximum length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/Pseudanthias_squamipinnis.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis male is supplied as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndonesian Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudanthias squamipinnis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Peters, 1855)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lyretail Anthias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sea Goldie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSex:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Male\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anthiadidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful; males can be territorial toward other anthias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMale approximately 5.9 inches (15 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/Pseudanthias_squamipinnis.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zooplanktivore \/ carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a mature aquarium with substantial open swimming space as well as rockwork, caves and overhangs for shelter. Lyretail Anthias naturally spend considerable time swimming above reef structure rather than remaining hidden within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In nature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. squamipinnis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feeds on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezooplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captured in the water column. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/Pseudanthias_squamipinnis.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the aquarium, offer appropriately sized meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods and quality marine preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause anthias naturally feed repeatedly on small prey in the water column, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseveral smaller feedings throughout the day are preferable to relying on one large feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful toward unrelated reef fishes. Adult males are naturally territorial and haremic, however, so care is needed when keeping multiple male Lyretail Anthias or combining them with closely related anthias. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/6568?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lyretail Anthias are planktivorous reef fishes and are appropriate for coral aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lyretail Anthias naturally form groups. They are protogynous hermaphrodites, and FishBase documents females changing sex in response to the removal of a male from the social group. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/summary\/6568?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FishBase records the species from reef-associated habitats between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0–55 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with approximately 5–35 meters being typical. Adults occur above coral outcrops and patch reefs in lagoons, channels and outer reef slopes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pseudanthias\u0026amp;speciesname=squamipinnis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67605750186217,"sku":"WC S2322","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/squamipinnis-lyretail-anthias-pseudanthias-squamipinnis-male-indonesia-quarantined-conditioned-pea.jpg?v=1790791799","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/male-lyretail-anthias-pseudanthias-squamipinnis","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}