Coopers Anthias

Latin
Pseudanthias cooperi
Family
Serranidae
Fishbase Url
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/13006
Maximum Size
14cm, 5.5"
Minimum Tank Size
251 to 500 litres
Care level
  1. Medium
Reef Compatibility
Yes
Group compatibility
  1. Keep singly
  2. Can be kept in groups in large tanks
Temperament
  1. Peaceful
  2. Keep only one male per tank
  3. Best in dimly lit aquarium
Compatibility with hard corals
  1. No Issues
Compatibility with soft corals
  1. No Issues
Compatibility with Invertabrates
  1. No Issues
Feeding
Mixture of good quality flake, pellets, frozen food. Feed 3-4 times a day. Can be difficult to move away from frozen food. Once achieved use an autofeeder.
Diet
Carnivore
Origin (from Fishbase)
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Samoa and the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef

General

Male:
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