Dispar anthias size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 9.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef: 9 cm (Bartlett's anthias) to 20 cm (Squarespot anthias).

Dispar anthias tank size: what is the minimum?

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

Dispar 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).

Dispar anthias tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Rusty angelfish, and Randall's shrimpgoby.

Dispar anthias depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 18 m down. Shallower than most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (4–40 m).

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Dispar anthias

Pseudanthias dispar

A loose cloud facing into the current; it needs frequent small meals.

The Dispar anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) is a tropical marine fish of the family Anthiadidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 18 m deep. Adults grow to about 9 cm; the largest on record measured 9.5 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 9 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

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 4 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 litres27 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres59 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres109 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres130 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: 9.5 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m18 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyAnthiadidae
GenusPseudanthias
SpeciesPseudanthias dispar

In other languages

English: Redfin Anthias
Spanish: Anthias naranja
French: Anthias orange
Italian: Anthias pinna rossa
Japanese: アカネハナゴイ
Chinese: 刺蓋擬花鮨

Quick answers

Dispar anthias size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 9.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef: 9 cm (Bartlett's anthias) to 20 cm (Squarespot anthias).
Dispar anthias tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Dispar 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).
Dispar anthias tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Rusty angelfish, and Randall's shrimpgoby.
Dispar anthias: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 4 together.
Dispar anthias and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Dispar anthias depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 18 m down. Shallower than most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (4–40 m).