LyreTail Anthias (Female)

About this fish

LyreTail Anthias (Female) is a saltwater anthias-style fish typically kept for its active midwater swimming and social feeding behavior. As a female in an anthias harem setup, it’s often chosen to add movement to the aquarium and to enjoy frequent feedings throughout the day. While the exact scientific species isn’t confirmed here, group-level anthias care guidance generally applies to this type of fish.

Features:

• Active midwater swimmer that helps bring the aquascape to life
• Best kept in stable, well-oxygenated marine tanks with consistent water quality
• Generally does well with small, frequent feedings rather than one large meal
• Typically feeds on meaty, protein-rich foods and is attracted to feeding times
• Often prefers moderate, varied water movement (good circulation, not stagnant zones)
• May be sensitive to sudden water-condition changes—acclimate carefully and avoid drastic parameter swings
• Works well as part of a compatible community of peaceful reef-safe tankmates

Specifications:

• Care level (group guidance): Moderate (anthias are often considered less forgiving than many community fish)
• Temperament: Active, typically peaceful among compatible tankmates; social schooling/harem tendencies by anthias type
• Diet: Meaty, protein-rich foods; generally responds best to small, frequent feedings
• Temperature: About 74–79°F (23–26°C), typical for tropical marine systems
• Salinity: About 1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4