J&K Aquatics
Bleeding Heart Anthias
SKU SF227
RRP £0.00
Very bright, and colourful marine fish.- For slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
- Suitable for reef aquariums.
Very bright, and colourful marine fish.- Very bright, and colourful marine fish.
- For slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
- Suitable for reef aquariums.
Bleeding Heart Anthias are very bright, and colourful marine fish. Best kept in small shoals, their activeness can give confidence and draw out any shyer fish out that are hiding away in the reef. Growing up to 10cm, these need to be kept an aquarium at least 120cm long and 300 litres in capacity. Can be kept with most fish that are not big enough to eat them (not all, check first) in an aquarium with lots of rock work and some open swimming space.
• Create plenty of hiding places such as caves and out crops with live rock.
• Suitable for Reefs.
Common name(s): Bleeding Heart Anthias, Red-bar Anthias.
Scientific name: Pseudanthias cooperi
Family: Serranidae.
Group: Anthias.
Colour:
• Red, pink, white,
Native habitat: Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to Japan and Australia.
Potential lifespan: 5-6 years.
Maximum size (approx.): 10cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Temperament:
• Peaceful.
Swimming level:
• Mid-water.
Sex:
• Hermaphroditic, if the dominant male dies, the largest female of the group will often transform in to a male to take its place.
Breeding:
• Egg layers.
Temperature:
• 23-26°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.021-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 10ppm, but lower than 5ppm is far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Carnivore, planktivorous, feed frozen or live brine shrimp, cyclops, and Mysis.
• Flakes and pellets will be accepted once the fish are properly established and settled down in the aquarium.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 120cm long,
• 300 litres.
Cohabitation:
• Best kept in a shoal, 1 male to 4/6 females or juvenile fish.
• Will live with most fish but proceed with caution when keeping with other Anthias, Batfish, Eels, Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Triggers and Wrasse.
• Do not keep with Grouper, Pipefish, Rays, Seahorses, Sharks.
Other tips and information:
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
• Suitable for Reefs.
Common name(s): Bleeding Heart Anthias, Red-bar Anthias.
Scientific name: Pseudanthias cooperi
Family: Serranidae.
Group: Anthias.
Colour:
• Red, pink, white,
Native habitat: Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to Japan and Australia.
Potential lifespan: 5-6 years.
Maximum size (approx.): 10cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Temperament:
• Peaceful.
Swimming level:
• Mid-water.
Sex:
• Hermaphroditic, if the dominant male dies, the largest female of the group will often transform in to a male to take its place.
Breeding:
• Egg layers.
Temperature:
• 23-26°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.021-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 10ppm, but lower than 5ppm is far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Carnivore, planktivorous, feed frozen or live brine shrimp, cyclops, and Mysis.
• Flakes and pellets will be accepted once the fish are properly established and settled down in the aquarium.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 120cm long,
• 300 litres.
Cohabitation:
• Best kept in a shoal, 1 male to 4/6 females or juvenile fish.
• Will live with most fish but proceed with caution when keeping with other Anthias, Batfish, Eels, Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Triggers and Wrasse.
• Do not keep with Grouper, Pipefish, Rays, Seahorses, Sharks.
Other tips and information:
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
