Square-Spot Fairy Basslet

This species is known as Square-Spot Fairy Basslet and the correct latin name is Pseudanthias pleurotaenia. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Sea Basses family. (e) Origin of this fish is Pacific Ocean. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

This Anthias is aggressive.

Square-Spot Fairy Basslet can grow up to 20 cm what is approximately 7 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 2400cm² of water surface which is approximately 372 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Square-Spot Fairy Basslet fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

A carnivore; Requires various foods. Mysis Shrimp and flakes for instance.

The male









The female







Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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