Swallowtail Seaperch
This marine aquarium fish is known as Swallowtail Seaperch, Marine Goldfish and the correct latin name is Anthias anthias. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Sea Basses family. (e) Origin of this species is Eastern Pacific. (e)
Swallowtail Seaperch can grow up to 27 cm what is approximately 10 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3240cm2 of water surface which is approximately 502 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Swallowtail Seaperch 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
Anthias Anthias is a peaceful fish.Swallowtail Seaperch can grow up to 27 cm what is approximately 10 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3240cm2 of water surface which is approximately 502 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Swallowtail Seaperch 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
Source: fishbase.
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