Lyretail Anthias

Lyretail Anthias SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pseudanthias squamipinnis OverviewReef Compatible: YESDiet: CarnivorTemperament: DocileOrigin: Eastern Asia/South Asia/Africa/Red Sea The sea goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also known as the orange basslet, lyretail coralfish, or onestripe goldie, is a captivating marine fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. Here are some key details about it: Appearance: Female: Up to 7 cm (2.75 in) in length, with an orange/gold color and a violet streak below the eye. Male: Up to 15 cm (5.9 in) in length, fuchsia-colored, with an elongated third ray of the dorsal fin, a red patch on the pectoral fin, and elongated tail margins. Habitat: Sea goldies live around coral outcrops in clear lagoons, patch reefs, and steep slopes down to 35 meters (115 feet). They often form large schools above the reef, sometimes alongside Chromis dimidiata. Diet: They primarily feed on zooplankton. Reproduction: Sea goldies are protogynous hermaphrodites. A male retains a