{"id":12040,"date":"2026-02-17T23:06:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/ruby-anthias-paranthias-colonus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:06:46","slug":"ruby-anthias-paranthias-colonus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=ruby-anthias-paranthias-colonus","title":{"rendered":"Ruby Anthias Paranthias Colonus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"186\">Ruby Anthias \u2013 <em data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"184\">Paranthias colonus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"460\"><strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"201\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\" \/>The Ruby Anthias is a <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"261\">stunning and active marine fish<\/strong>, featuring <strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"312\">deep red to ruby-colored body tones<\/strong> with subtle iridescent highlights. Known for their <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"396\">mid-water schooling behavior<\/strong>, they add movement, vibrancy, and elegance to reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"628\"><strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"473\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"476\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"524\">Western Atlantic and Caribbean<\/strong>, typically found around <strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"578\">coral reefs and drop-offs<\/strong>, where they form small to medium-sized schools.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"813\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"642\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\" \/>Planktivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"707\">zooplankton and small meaty foods<\/strong>. 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