Compatibility guide

Lyretail Anthias tank mates

What fish, coral, and inverts can live with the Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Tank mate compatibility broken into good / caution / avoid buckets - tank size minimum: 70 gallons minimum.

✓ Compatible (good tank mates)

These species coexist well with the Lyretail Anthias in an appropriately-sized tank.

⚠ Caution (compatible with management)

Workable pairings if the tank is large enough or the introduction is staged correctly.

✕ Avoid (incompatible tank mates)

Don't combine these with the Lyretail Anthias. Outcome is usually death of one species or chronic stress.

Stocking notes

Lyretail anthias (sea goldies) are mid-water schoolers. Buy 1 male (orange) + 3-5 females (pink-yellow) for a stable harem. Need 5+ small feedings per day - high metabolism means a single feeding leaves them hungry. Most populations are wild-caught from the Indo-Pacific.

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