Bimaculatus Anthias Female

QUICK INFO: Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Max. Size: 5" Diet: Carnivore Origin: Maldives Family: Serranidae The Bimaculatus Anthias is also known as the Twospot or Twinspot Anthias. The males have one or two spots on their dorsal fin, with a pink head that fades to a vibrant red extending to the tail. Irregular pink bars run horizontally along the body, making this fish one of the most gorgeous of all Anthias. The females of the species are pink with a yellow dorsal, anal and caudal fin. These unique Anthias are beautiful fish for the fish only, invertebrate, or reef aquarium. The Bimaculatus Anthias does best when kept with its own species in a tank of at least 70 gallons. A marine species, the Anthias dwells in the middle of a tank but appreciates the availability of several hiding places. 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. The diet is consistent with other members of the Anthias group - zooplankton and floating filamentous algae. In the aquarium, it should be fed a varied diet of mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, frozen preparations and other meaty items for zooplankton feeders, and small quantities of food several times per day. Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3" Medium: 3" to 4" Large: 4" to 5"