Lyretail anthias size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef: 9 cm (Bartlett's anthias) to 20 cm (Squarespot anthias).

Lyretail anthias tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Lyretail anthias water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pseudanthias on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Lyretail anthias tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Flame angelfish, Coral beauty angelfish, and Potter's angelfish.

Lyretail anthias depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 55 m down. Close to most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (4–40 m).

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Lyretail anthias

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

An orange cloud facing the current. The busiest school on the reef.

The Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) is a tropical marine fish of the family Anthiadidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 55 m deep. Adults grow to about 10 cm; the largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 10 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Demanding

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 3 or more
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres25 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres54 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres100 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres120 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along72 species

and 48 more species

Caution18 species

Crowding the same layer

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 15 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m55 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyAnthiadidae
GenusPseudanthias
SpeciesPseudanthias squamipinnis
Described byPeters, 1885

In other languages

German: Juwelen-Fahnenbarsch
Spanish: Anthias Naranja de Coral
French: Anthias à queue de lyre
Italian: Anthias coda a lira
Dutch: Rode Vlaggenbaars
Japanese: キンギョハナダイ
Chinese: 絲鰭擬花鮨

Quick answers

Lyretail anthias size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef: 9 cm (Bartlett's anthias) to 20 cm (Squarespot anthias).
Lyretail anthias tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Lyretail anthias water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pseudanthias on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Lyretail anthias tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Flame angelfish, Coral beauty angelfish, and Potter's angelfish.
Lyretail anthias: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 3 together.
Lyretail anthias and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Lyretail anthias depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 55 m down. Close to most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (4–40 m).