Squarespot anthias size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 19 cm. The largest on record measured 20 cm (total length). The largest of the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef (Bartlett's anthias is the smallest, 9 cm).

Squarespot anthias tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 180 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Living room tank or larger.

Squarespot anthias water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pseudanthias on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Squarespot anthias tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Powder blue tang, Foxface rabbitfish, and Regal angelfish.

Squarespot anthias depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 180 m down. Deeper than most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (4–40 m).

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Squarespot anthias

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia

The giant of anthias, cruising slowly with a bright square on its flank.

The Squarespot anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) is a tropical marine fish of the family Anthiadidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 180 m deep. Adults grow to about 19 cm; the largest on record measured 20 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 180 cm long and water at 22–26 °C.

Size: 19 cm
Smallest tank: 180 cm
Temperature: 22–26 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature22–26 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Moderate
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 litresToo small
Living room180 cm · 650 litres27 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres50 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres60 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along56 species

and 32 more species

Caution43 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Purple tang

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 20 cmtotal length

Depth

surface

0 m180 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyAnthiadidae
GenusPseudanthias
SpeciesPseudanthias pleurotaenia
Described byBleeker, 1857

In other languages

Spanish: Anthias espejo
French: Anthias à tache carrée
Japanese: スミレナガハナダイ
Chinese: 側帶擬花鮨

Quick answers

Squarespot anthias size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 19 cm. The largest on record measured 20 cm (total length). The largest of the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef (Bartlett's anthias is the smallest, 9 cm).
Squarespot anthias tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 180 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Living room tank or larger.
Squarespot anthias water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pseudanthias on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Squarespot anthias tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Powder blue tang, Foxface rabbitfish, and Regal angelfish.
Squarespot anthias: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 3 together.
Squarespot anthias and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Squarespot anthias depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 180 m down. Deeper than most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (4–40 m).