{"id":11181,"date":"2026-02-17T22:40:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/purple-queen-anthias-pseudanthias-tuka\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:39","slug":"purple-queen-anthias-pseudanthias-tuka","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=purple-queen-anthias-pseudanthias-tuka","title":{"rendered":"Purple Queen Anthias Pseudanthias Tuka"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"156\">Purple Queen Anthias \u2013 <em data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"154\">Pseudanthias tuka<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"439\"><strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"171\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\" \/>The Purple Queen Anthias is a <strong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"240\">striking and elegant marine fish<\/strong>, displaying <strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"321\">vivid purple and pink hues with a subtle gradient along the body<\/strong>. Known for their <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"368\">active schooling behavior<\/strong>, they bring life and movement to mid-water levels of reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"619\"><strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"452\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"492\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, commonly found around <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"550\">deep coral reefs and drop-offs<\/strong> in areas such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"813\"><strong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"633\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\" \/>Planktivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"707\">zooplankton and small live or frozen foods<\/strong>. In captivity, provide <strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"810\">frequent feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other planktonic foods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"830\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"875\">peaceful community fish<\/strong>. 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