Red-bar Anthias
(Pseudanthias cooperi)

Description

Red-Bar Anthias: A Dazzling Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium

Add a splash of vibrant color and dynamic schooling behavior to your marine display with the captivating Red-Bar Anthias. This peaceful and active fish brings life to the mid-water column.

Overview

The Red-Bar Anthias (*Pseudanthias cooperi*) is a strikingly beautiful marine fish. Males display a brilliant reddish to pink body, accentuated by a distinctive vertical red bar mid-flank and elegant blue-edged caudal fins. Females typically exhibit warmer orange-pink tones with silvery bellies and red-tipped tails. These graceful swimmers form active, loose aggregations, adding continuous movement and visual interest to your well-established reef environment.

Care Level

Moderate. Red-Bar Anthias are generally peaceful, thriving best when kept in groups, ideally a single male with several females. While individual males can show territoriality towards others of their kind, they are typically harmonious with diverse, peaceful reef tankmates. They are considered reef-safe, making them an excellent choice for a vibrant coral system.

Tank Essentials

A mature aquarium of at least 400 litres is recommended for a small group, with larger tanks preferred for bigger schools to ensure ample swimming space. Maintain stable water parameters: a temperature range of 22-27°C and a pH of 8.1-8.4. Moderate to strong water flow, along with plenty of live rock for hiding spots, mimics their natural habitat.

Diet

As planktivores, Red-Bar Anthias require frequent feedings of a varied, meaty diet. Offer high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and copepods multiple times daily to meet their high metabolic demands.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Red-Bar Anthias online from Corais de Vidro, you’re choosing healthy aquarium fish. We ensure responsible sourcing and meticulous acclimation processes, prioritizing the well-being of every specimen. Our commitment to ethical practices means your new Red-Bar Anthias will arrive ready to thrive in your aquatic sanctuary, making your purchase a truly rewarding experience.

• Scientific Name: *Pseudanthias cooperi*
• Common Name / Variant: Red-Bar Anthias
• Maximum Size: 14 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–27°C
• Lifespan: 5 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid

Bring the dazzling beauty of the Red-Bar Anthias to your reef tank today!