• Name:

    Borbonius Anthias

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  • Family: Serranidae
  • Species: Anthias
  • Scientific Name: Odontanthias borbonius
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Also Know As:

| Blotchy Anthias

| Blotched Anthias

| Yellowstripe Anthias

General info about Borbonius Anthias

The Borbonius Anthias is a beautiful and popular saltwater fish that can reach a maximum length of 4 inches. It has a slender and elongated body with shades of pink, yellow, and orange, and distinctive yellow stripes. This species is peaceful and can be kept in small to medium-sized aquariums, preferably with plenty of hiding places and a water temperature range of 72-78°F and a pH range of 8.1-8.4.

Borbonius Anthias Diet & Nutrition

The Borbonius Anthias is a carnivorous species that primarily feeds on small crustaceans and other small meaty foods. In captivity, they can be fed a diet consisting of frozen or live brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other small meaty foods. It's important to provide a varied diet to ensure that they receive all the necessary nutrients.

Determining Sex of Borbonius Anthias

Male Borbonius Anthias have more vivid colors and longer fins than females. Additionally, males may exhibit more aggressive behavior towards other males.

Breeding & Spawning Borbonius Anthias

There is limited information available on the breeding and spawning of Borbonius Anthias in captivity.

Common Diseases with Borbonius Anthias

Borbonius Anthias are generally hardy and not prone to specific diseases. However, they can be susceptible to common aquarium diseases such as ich or fin rot. It's important to maintain good water quality and provide a balanced diet to prevent diseases.

Borbonius Anthias Origin

The Borbonius Anthias is native to the Indian Ocean, specifically in areas such as the Maldives, Mauritius, and Reunion Island.

Caution with Borbonius Anthias

The Borbonius Anthias is generally considered safe for aquariums. However, they are known to be aggressive towards other similar-looking species, so it's important to keep them with peaceful tank mates.

Acclimating Borbonius Anthias

When introducing Borbonius Anthias to a new aquarium, it's important to acclimate them slowly to prevent shock. This can be done by floating the bag containing the fish in the aquarium for about 15-20 minutes, gradually adding small amounts of aquarium water to the bag. This process allows the fish to adjust to the new water parameters.
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