{"id":12915,"date":"2026-02-17T23:30:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/square-spot-anthias-pseudanthias-pleurotaenia\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:30:19","slug":"square-spot-anthias-pseudanthias-pleurotaenia","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=square-spot-anthias-pseudanthias-pleurotaenia","title":{"rendered":"Square Spot Anthias Pseudanthias Pleurotaenia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"170\">Square Spot Anthias \u2013 <em data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"168\">Pseudanthias pleurotaenia<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"442\"><strong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"185\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\" \/>The Square Spot Anthias is a <strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"250\">vibrantly colored marine fish<\/strong>, featuring <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"340\">pink to orange body hues with a distinctive square-shaped spot on its side<\/strong>. Highly active and social, it brings <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"421\">dynamic movement and mid-water vibrancy<\/strong> to reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"617\"><strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"455\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"458\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"495\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, commonly found around <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"548\">coral reefs and drop-offs<\/strong> in areas such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"817\"><strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"631\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"634\" \/>Planktivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"711\">zooplankton and other small live or frozen foods<\/strong>. In captivity, provide <strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"814\">frequent feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other planktonic foods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"834\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"837\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"879\">peaceful community fish<\/strong>. Ideal companions include <strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"972\">other anthias, reef-safe species, and mid-water schooling fish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1092\"><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"992\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"995\" \/><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1013\">Non-aggressive<\/strong> \u2013 thrives in <strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1050\">groups of 6 or more<\/strong>, displaying natural schooling behavior.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1244\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\" \/><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1146\">Intermediate to advanced<\/strong> \u2013 requires a <strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1241\">well-established aquarium with stable water parameters and consistent feeding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1269\"><strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1267\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1308\">\n<p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1308\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1306\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1328\">\n<p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1328\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1326\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1358\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1356\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1397\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1395\">75+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1605\">The <strong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1426\">Square Spot Anthias<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1472\">colorful, social, and active species<\/strong>, perfect for reef aquarists seeking a <strong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1538\">striking mid-water fish<\/strong> to enhance both the color and activity of their marine aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Square Spot Anthias \u2013 Pseudanthias pleurotaenia Overview:The Square Spot Anthias is a vibrantly colored marine fish, featuring pink to orange body hues with a distinctive square-shaped spot on its side. 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