Square box Anthias – Male

About this fish

Square box Anthias – Male is a saltwater anthias offered for the home aquarium, identified as Pseudanthias pleurotaenia. In a reef or fish system, it adds constant movement and bright “anthias-style” color to the midwater, and it typically performs best when kept as a breeding-style group structure (one male with several females). This makes it a great choice for aquarists who can feed small meals frequently and maintain steady, high-quality water conditions.

Features:

• Active, schooling behavior helps keep the aquarium looking lively—especially in the upper to midwater column
• Often best kept with one male and several females to reduce male conflict
• Generally reef safe when introduced to a compatible community of tankmates
• Does best when added to a mature, established system with stable water chemistry
• Benefits from strong, well-oxygenated water flow and open swimming space
• Feeding works best with small portions given several times daily rather than one large meal
• When it arrives, acclimate slowly and provide a calmer area so it can settle in before it becomes fully confident

Specifications:

• Care level: Moderate (requires frequent feeding and stable conditions)
• Temperament: Active and schooling; males may be territorial toward other males
• Recommended group structure: One male with several females
• Water flow: Strong, for well-oxygenated, moving water
• Placement in tank: Midwater to upper water column
• Diet: Small frequent meals such as frozen mysis, copepods, and quality pellets
• Feeding frequency: At least three small feedings per day
• Water temperature: Tropical marine range (about 72–78°F / 22–26°C)
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Salinity (general guidance): Reef-typical levels around 1.025–1.026 SG