{"product_id":"twin-spot-anthias","title":"Twin spot Anthias","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as the \u003cstrong\u003eTwospot, Two-Spot or Bimaculatus Anthias\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spectacular reef fish with strong sexual colour differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e develop deep red\/pink colouring with striking markings and one or two darker spots around the dorsal area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemales\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally pink\/orange with bright yellow dorsal, anal and tail fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally found around deeper reef drop-offs in the Indo-West Pacific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum size: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe: \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare level: \u003cstrong\u003eModerate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± \u003cstrong\u003e450–500 L+\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for a group. They are active mid-water swimmers and benefit greatly from plenty of open swimming room. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e23–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003estrong water movement and highly oxygenated, clean water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude plenty of rockwork and caves for retreating, while leaving a large open-water area for swimming. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwinspot Anthias are \u003cstrong\u003eplanktivorous carnivores\u003c\/strong\u003e with high metabolisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed small portions \u003cstrong\u003eat least 2–3 times daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably more frequently when newly introduced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopepods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalanus\/plankton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chopped marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality small marine pellets once acclimated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature refugium producing copepods can be especially beneficial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSocial Behaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be kept \u003cstrong\u003esingly or in groups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor groups, keep \u003cstrong\u003eone male with several females\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than multiple males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnthias are \u003cstrong\u003esequential hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the dominant male disappears, the dominant female can change into a male. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid aggressive tankmates that prevent them from feeding or force them into hiding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA secure lid is recommended because startled anthias can \u003cstrong\u003ejump\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood Tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Tangs\u003cbr\u003e✓ Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Wrasses\u003cbr\u003e✓ Gobies\u003cbr\u003e✓ Blennies\u003cbr\u003e✓ Other peaceful\/semi-aggressive reef fish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Corals and most reef invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~450–500 L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest kept:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single specimen or \u003cstrong\u003e1 male with several females\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetail note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twinspots are absolutely gorgeous once settled, but I wouldn't sell them as an “easy anthias.” The main consideration is \u003cstrong\u003egetting them feeding well and feeding frequently enough\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once established and eating aggressively, they're considerably easier to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-Saltwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48926850056424,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/images_4c2178b5-ca39-4616-917f-173fe483a063.jpg?v=1787470617","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/twin-spot-anthias","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}