International Aquatics
Yellow Anthias
Yellow Anthias
🛡️ International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee
All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. For size preference please add a note on your order and we will match your fish to your requested size. If you just want the fish without our QT process, Please email us directly with your order number. Please note this does waive the 15 day guarantee.
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Yellow Anthias
(Pseudanthias cichlops) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe, admired for its bright yellow-orange coloration, slender body shape, active schooling behavior, and rarity in the aquarium trade. Males typically display more vivid coloration, sometimes developing deeper orange or reddish hues along the dorsal fin and body, along with slightly extended finnage, while females/juveniles are smaller and exhibit a uniform yellow to golden-orange tone, often with a distinctive orange-red spot near the dorsal fin.
They reach about 4 inches in adult size and should be housed in aquariums of at least 70 gallons, especially if kept in groups or harems.
Provide plenty of live rock for hiding spots, open swimming space, and moderate water flow, along with stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temperature ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4). A secure lid is essential, as anthias are known to jump when startled or during social disputes.
Diet should consist of small, frequent feedings of high-quality meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine flesh, and occasional micro pellets or flake foods. With proper care, this vibrant and elegant species makes a standout addition to peaceful reef aquariums and is especially striking when kept in small groups.
International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.
Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.
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