Description

Anthias are brightly colored and make an exquisite display when added in a harem. The female Dispar Anthias can be added in groups of at least three, but they do much better in a harem size of 6 or 9. Usually, one in the group will morph into a male, but a male Dispar can be added for every 4 or 5 females, which gives a much more completed look and saves the fish a dominance struggle. The males will protect (and harass to a certain degree) the females, making for a really great show. Dispars are fairly quick to take a large variety of foods, and have shown themselves to be quite hardy. These fish are well suited for automated feedings on pelletized foods, which allows you to get them a more natural food distribution over the course of a day. The Dispar Anthias has a maximum size of about 4" and will need a substantial amount of swimming room and hiding places. The Dispar Anthias are found in the Pacific Ocean inhabiting the upper-edge of steep outer reef slopes up to 18 meters deep.

• - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and swimming room
• - For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty foods and vegetable-based foods
• - Reef safe
• - Great for the moderate hobbyist
• - Should be housed in a harem
• - Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (depending on size of harem)
• - Approximate selling size: small 1"-2.25"; medium 2.25"-3.5"